Saquon Barkley injury update: Eagles RB returns against Steelers after undisclosed injury

PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley returned to Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after halftime following his exit in the early second quarter due to an undisclosed injury.

Barkley entered the blue medical tent on the Eagles sideline but left after not spending much time there and rejoined his teammates on the sideline with his helmet on.

Barkley’s last play prior to his exit came with about 13 minutes left in the second quarter; he was tackled by Patrick Queen following a gain of three yards. Backup Kenneth Gainwell filled in for the rest of the drive, which put the Eagles up 17-3. Philadelphia led 17-13 at halftime. Barkley had seven rushes for 31 yards before his departure – a 22-yard rush accounting for most of his production.

However, the two-time Pro Bowl selection returned in the first series of the second half.

The former New York Giants star entered with the Eagles’ single-season rushing record already in hand, a league-best 1,623 yards. He is in the first of a three-year, $37.8 million ($26 million guaranteed) deal.

This story has been updated with new information.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Saquon Barkley injury update: Eagles RB returns vs Steelers