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Saquon Barkley's rushing yards this season are projected to be about half of his total from the previous year.

Theories for Barkley's decline include a heavy workload last season, a potential groin injury, and a banged-up offensive line.

PHILADELPHIA − There have been many theories of why Saquon Barkley isn't having nearly as much success running the ball this season as he did in his historic 2,005-yard rushing season in 2024.

Some of them include Barkley is worn down from such a heavy workload last season. He has dealt with a groin injury that has landed him on the injury report twice this season. The offensive line is banged up. Defenses are focused on stopping Barkley first.

And so on.

All of those theories could have some validity. Barkley, after all, is on pa

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