Philadelphia Eagles rule out Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith for London game

The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out running back Saquon Barkley and wide receiver DeVonta Smith for their Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, FOX Sports, and ESPN all reported that both offensive playmakers will miss the matchup. According to CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports, Barkley is sidelined due to a hamstring injury suffered in a recent game. [1][2][3][4][7][8][11]

Yahoo Sports reported that DeVonta Smith will miss his second consecutive game due to an injury. In addition, Yahoo Sports reported that Drew Kendall has been ruled out for the game against Jacksonville, while Jonathan Greenard is listed as questionable. The New York Times reported that the Eagles also released veteran quarterback Andy Dalton ahead of the contest. [4][6][9]

Barkley plays as a running back for the Philadelphia Eagles after playing college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions. The 2026 NFL season is the 107th season of the National Football League, which began on September 9, 2026. [13][15]

Across the league, CBS Sports reported that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is questionable for Week 5 and could return, while quarterback Jayden Daniels has been cleared to play. CBS Sports added that the Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers are on a bye for Week 5. [1]