One of Penn State’s top offensive players in recent years is back on the NFL practice field, and it is a refreshing sight to see.
On Monday the New York Giants announced that former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley will be removed from the physically unable to perform list, and practice for the first time since he tore his ACL in Week 2 of the 2020 season when the Giants lost to the Chicago Bears.
Both RB Saquon Barkley (knee) and OLB Oshane Ximines (hamstring) activated off the PUP list.
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) August 9, 2021
Here is some action of Saquon in his first practice since the injury.
PSA: @saquon content is back đ pic.twitter.com/kUTVt6wIRX
— New York Giants (@Giants) August 9, 2021
New York Giants Coach Joe Judge on how Saquon Barley looked in his 1st practice since the injury;
Joe Judge on Saquon Barkleyâs first day at practice pic.twitter.com/PxrU0Z3QFM
— Talkinâ Giants (@TalkinGiants) August 10, 2021
What are the chances that we see Saquon Barkley on the field for Week 1 of 2021 regular season vs Broncos on September 12? Barkley sais he won’t hesitate to step on the field even if he doesn’t get in any preseason action.
Saquon Barkley says he wouldnât hesitate to play Week 1 if he didnât play in any preseason games, because he barely played in preseason as a rookie, there wasnât a preseason last year, but it comes down to his belief in the doctors telling him heâll be ready when ready. #Giants pic.twitter.com/nv0UyAZOiu
— Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardoNFL) August 9, 2021
Penn State reaction to Saquon Barkley back on the field after the ACL injury;
Welcome back @Saquonâźď¸ #MadeInHappyValley #WeAre pic.twitter.com/pQ98CuHFJH
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) August 9, 2021
During his three years at Penn State under coach James Franklin, Barkley rushed for 3,843 yards on 671 rush attempts with 43 rush touchdowns.
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