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On the final play of the half, the Eagles ran the injured, pitch-count Barkley into the line before heading to the locker room for halftime. The postgame explanation was that Sirianni was hoping Barkley could break off a long run and either score or get enough yards to call timeout and kick a field goal.
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Injured Barkley's pitch-count being tested on final half play raises durability concerns.

Barkley was run into the line on the final play of the half while injured and on a pitch-count management plan; the Eagles' explanation was that head coach Sirianni hoped Barkley could break off a long run, but the decision to use an injured player in this manner raises concerns about his body being compromised for teammates who aren't matching his toughness.

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