The New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is set to return after being injured in the previous season.
Saquon Barkley, a professional footballer is believed to be returning for the 2021 NFL season.
The New York Giants running back player Saquon Barkley will be welcomed by the NFL world this season if everything goes as per planned.
Barkley, who was drafted to the New York Giants in 2018 has yet to show his potential in the major league as he was injured in the past 2 seasons.
The former No. 2 pick in the NFL draft is getting ready to step foot in the field this season and the Giants are also hoping to rope the running back player in the week 1 of 2021 NFL season.
It would be safe to say that he has a higher chance of playing this season from the start.
Is Saquon Barkley Healthy?
Saquon Barkley is nearly healthy and is gearing up for his return to the NFL.
As per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapport, Barkley is close to be medically cleared and is expected to appear in the game from the Week 1.
If he is medically cleared, he will be starting this season against Denver Broncos on Sunday.
Barkley is preparing to play in the Week 1 and the Giants will be hoping to give him the light workload but the recent progress made by the player suggest otherwise.
Saquon Barkley Injury History
Saquon Barkley has a profound history with injury as he missed out games in the last 2 seasons.
Barkley suffered a high ankle sprain in 2019 which led him to rest and miss 3 games.
Further, 2020 seemed even worse for the no.2 pick and the Giants as well as he suffered a torn ACL which forced him to stay away from the game.
Saquon missed 14 games in 2020 NFL season.
The injury is certain to impact a personal and professional life of a player and Barkley could not stay away from the harm. He has just played 15 games since the start of 2019 NFL.
The former offensive rookie of the year has averaged 110.8 scrimmage yards per game on 269 touches scoring 8 touchdowns in his last played season.
Saquon Barkley Girlfriend: Who Is He Dating?
Saquon Barkley separated from his girlfriend Anna Congdon and is not rumored to be dating anyone.
The former couples were known to be dating since 2017 and they were blessed with a beautiful daughter Jada Clare Barkley in April 24, 2018.
However, the detail behind their separation is yet to be surfaced on the public.
Congdon, 23 is also an athlete, who is currently studying at the Penn State University.
Saquon Barkley Parents And Ethnicity Details
Saquon Barkley was born to his parents Alibay Barkley and Tonya Johnson.
He was welcomed to the world in February 9, 1997 in Bronx, New York.
Further, he has 2 brothers Rashard Johnson and Ali Barkley and 2 sisters Shaquona and Aliyah Barkley.
His uncle Iran Barkley is a former WBC middleweight champion.
Regarding his ethnic background, he is an American athlete belonging to the black race who follows Christianity.