Eagles RB returns against Steelers

Barkley went into the blue medical tent on the Eagles’ sideline, but left after not spending much time there and joined his teammates on the sideline with his helmet on.

Barkley’s final play before his exit came with about 13 minutes left in the second quarter; he was tackled by Patrick Queen for a three-yard gain. Backup Kenneth Gainwell completed the rest of the drive, putting 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 bounced back on 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.