Saquon Barkley, Kyle Monangai and more injury updates for fantasy-relevant RBs in NFL Week 3
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There’s a slew of fantasy football-relevant running backs who are dealing with injuries that we’re keeping an eye on as we head into the weekend of NFL Week 3, including Saquon Barkley and Kyle Monangai.
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Before we get to injury updates on those players, there are other running backs who started the week on injury reports but have since been cleared to play.
That list includes Quinshon Judkins, Jadarian Price, Aaron Jones, RJ Harvey, J.K. Dobbins, Travis Etienne and Tony Pollard, all of whom were removed from injury reports on Friday.
Now, a look at the latest injury updates on Barkley, Monangai and more.
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Saquon Barkley injury update
Jul 29, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) during training camp at Jefferson Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Barkley appears to be progressing nicely in his recovery from a stinger.
The Eagles running back started the week limited before turning in a full practice on Friday, which puts him on track to suit up.
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Barkley told reporters after practice on Friday that he’s going to play in Week 3.
“But my strength is back. We’re calming the nerve now, and I’m blessed, I get to play Monday night against the Chicago Bears. I’m excited for that,” he said, per The Athletic’s Zach Berman.
Kyle Monangai injury update
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) runs with the ball in the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Monangai made a trip to the medical tent in Week 2, and while he was able to finish the game out, he popped up on the injury report with a knee issue on Thursday and did not practice.
However, Monangai was upgraded to a full session on Friday and he is now expected to play as a result.
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The Bears will release their final injury report on Saturday afternoon, so we’ll be double-checking just to make sure.
Rico Dowdle injury update
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle (13) participates in OTA drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Dowdle was carted off last week with a toe injury, returned to the game, but was then ruled out for good later on.
After not practicing at all this week, Dowdle has been ruled out for Sunday.
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Who assumes the RB2 duties behind Jaylen Warren remains to be seen, but the best guess is probably Travis Homer, who is on the practice squad and has the advantage in experience over Lew Nichols, who is also on the practice squad, and rookie Eli Heidenrich.
Jaylen Warren injury update
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) runs during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium. Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Warren got banged-up in Week 2 and was only able to turn in three limited practices before drawing the questionable tag.
The lack of a full session has us a bit concerned, but Warren did say he was “excited” for the challenge of playing against the Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive line, so it looks like he’ll go.
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During the week, Steelers running backs coach Ramon Chinyoung confirmed Warren will lead the backfield with Dowdle out, so that’s another indication Pittsburgh expects him to play.
“With Rico Dowdle) being in the position he is now, Jaylen (Warren) is going to go out, he’s going lead the group and when he needs a breather, we’ll make sure he can receive that so he can perform and be as fresh as possible,” Chinyoung said, per Nick Farabaugh of Mass Live.
Jonah Coleman injury update
Denver Broncos running back Jonah Coleman (20) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High. Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect (Reuters)With J.K. Dobbins sidelined last week, the rookie took on a bigger role, but he also suffered an ankle injury in the process.
Coleman was unable to log a single practice — full or limited — during the week as a result and has been ruled out for Sunday.
Given the fact that Coleman wasn’t able to participate in practice at all, he remains questionable, at best, for Week 4.
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