(WFAN) -- The Giants expect to be without star running back Saquon Barkley for several weeks, a report said Monday.
Barkley suffered a high right ankle sprain late in the second quarter of the Giants' Week 3 game at Tampa Bay on a hit by Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards after catching a pass from Daniel Jones. Barkley returned to the sideline in the second half with a walking boot and crutches.
ESPN's Adam Schefter says that Barkley is expected to miss at least a month:
“I’m not out for the season,” Barkley told reporters after Sunday's 32-31 come-from-behind win. “I’m going to do whatever I can to get back as quickly as possible. Not for myself, but for my team. That’s what I continue to think about.”
Barkley has rushed for 237 yards and a touchdown this season. He also has 11 catches for 74 yards.
Last season, the NFL Rookie of the Year amassed 1,307 yards rushing and 11 TDs and caught 91 passes for 721 yards and four touchdowns.
Wayne Gallman is Barkley's top backup. He had 13 yards on five carries Sunday.