NYGiants RB Saquon Barkley stretched + working with the training staff during media access. Light running, change of direction. Looks very good, like himself. Not practicing, but promising sign in his quest to obliterate the 4-8 week timetable for a high ankle sprain.

Saquon Barkley looks to return closer to four week than eight weeks and his participation on the side of practice is a good sign.

Saquon Barkley has said he thinks he can beat the timetable given to him for a return from a high-ankle sprain. The Giants running back is on his way to doing just that.

He already has shed the walking boot, a week after his injury.

Related players: Wayne Gallman

Barkley is eager to get back the story said. HC Pat Shurmur said he and the team will make the decision as to when Barkley returns on a week-to-week basis.

MRI revealed Giants’ RB Saquon Barkley suffered a high ankle sprain that could sideline him anywhere from 4-8 weeks, per source.

Related players: Wayne Gallman, Elijhaa Penny

Schefter did say the longer timeframe is considered more likely. He went on to say the Giants bye is week 11, so it's possible if Barkley needs 8 weeks, he'll be able to play in the final six games of the season. We'll have to see how the RB split works out between Gallman and Penny, but the team is also likely to bring in another back.

The Giants are expecting to be without star RB Saquon Barkley for the next several weeks because of his high-ankle sprain, source said.

Related players: Wayne Gallman

We reported Sunday owners will need to be prepared to be without Barkley for Week 4 and likely longer. High ankle sprains tend to take a few weeks and Barkley was already in a boot and crutches by the end of the game. Gallman will likely be a popular pickup this week and looks to be in store for a bigger workload with Barkley out.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports that Saquon Barkley will undergo an MRI exam on Monday to determine the severity of his ankle injury. Giants coach Pat Shumur did not have an update on Barkley's status after the game except to say he should have more information Monday.

Rapoport later reported that initial tests show that Barkley has a high-ankle sprain, according to sources informed.

Related players: Wayne Gallman, Elijaa Penny

Barkley was already in a boot by the second half of the game. Barkley said the injury was not season-ending and he'd back as soon as he could. But fantasy owners can likely expect to be without Barkley at least for Week 4, and possibly longer. Gallman and Penny look like they will take over in the backfield if Barkley is out.