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An MRI has confirmed that running back Saquon Barkley suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's game, the New York Giants announced Monday.

Related players: Wayne Gallman, Dion Lewis, Devonta Freeman

Gallman was a scratch in Week 2, but could take over as the early-down back with Lewis assuming the pass catching role. Back in the offseason, there were reports the Giants had confidence in Gallman. Other reports say the Giants were hosting Freeman on a visit Monday.

Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' second-round pick in April's draft, threw for 32 touchdowns last season for Oklahoma and rushed for another 20 TDs, averaging 5.6 yards per carry. He showed some of that dual-threat ability at training camp. His effectiveness was most felt in goal-line situations, particularly on zone read looks.

"We felt this week with him up, it could give us an opportunity to possibly use him in those situations that we did, and obviously he went in, executed them well," said Eagles coach Doug Pederson, "and it's a starting point as something we'll evaluate each week."

Related players: Carson Wentz

The story said the natural next step is to get the ball in his hands, the story said. The two-QB look averaged six yards per play, even though Hurts was used as a decoy. The Eagles say they are looking into the wrinkle, but starting off 0-2 could mean we see more of Hurts sooner than later.

Saquon Barkley is expected to miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL and the Giants are looking for running back help from outside the organization.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that they will have Devonta Freeman in for a workout this week.

Freeman said last week he was waiting to sign as four teams were interested. Freeman waited things out and now the Giants could be the best fit for him. The Giants may also be motivated buyers after Barkley went down with a suspected torn ACL on Sunday, the story said. Freeman may not be able to produce at Barkley’s level, but the Giants may see him as an upgrade on the Dion Lewis and Wayne Gallman combo that currently leads their backfield. Gallman was a surprise scratch in Week 2.

The Giants might have lost more than just a game on Sunday as the belief is superstar running back Saquon Barkley suffered a season-ending injury.

Barkley sustained a knee injury in the first half of the Giants' 17-13 defeat to the Bears and did not return. Based on manual tests and initial diagnosis, Barkley suffered an ACL tear, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Related players: Wayne Gallman, Dion Lewis

Barkley will have an MRI, but the belief is Barkley is out for the season, Rapoport added. Gallman could be a popular pickup this week. He could get a lot of the early-down work with Lewis the change of pace and pass-catching option. But, Gallman was a surprise scratch in Week 2, leaving Lewis as the backup to Barkley this week.

Saquon Barkley has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Chicago Bears, the Giants announced.

The sensational running back was helped off the field on the first play of the second quarter. Barkley ripped off his helmet, writhing in pain on the Bears sideline, grabbing at his right knee after a six-yard run to open the quarter. Teammates helped the running back across to the field to the Giants bench. Barkley couldn't put pressure on his right leg.

Related players: Dion Lewis, Wayne Gallman

The RB was carted to the locker room. Barkley punched the cart as he was driven off, perhaps indicating the severity of the injury, the story said. The team stated that Barkley had been taken in for X-rays on his knee and would undergo further testing Monday. If Barkley has to miss time, Gallman could see early down work with Lewis taking over his usual passing-down role.

Titans WR A.J. Brown is not practicing Friday, according to Jim Wyatt of TitansOnline.com.

Head coach Mike Vrabel said Brown will be out Sunday against Jacksonville.

Losing Brown a massive loss for a limited Titans passing offense. The short week did not help his prospects of playing, but the bone bruise on his knee is serious enough to keep him out.

Bengals TE C.J. Uzomah is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon, according to Tom Withers of the Associated Press.

Uzomah was being utilized by rookie QB Joe Burrow and had caught a TD prior to being hurt in Thursday's loss to the Cleveland Browns. Uzomah had top 15 tight end upside with the departure of Tyler Eifert. Drew Sample will more than likely be the lead pass-catching tight end for the Bengals going forward.