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The can relax. Their shiny new running back, No. 2 overall pick , avoided a serious injury when he went down at practice on Monday.According to coach Pat Shurmur, Barkely suffered only a mild strain. RB Saquon Barkley left practice early after stretching out for a long reception. His left leg was wrapped the remainder of practice. Coach Shurmur said this afternoon after Barkley had been examined, Ryan Pulock Kids Jersey Saquon has a mild strain, and well be smart with him as we move along here. New York Giants (@Giants) The injury occurred during practice when Barkley hauled in a deep ball down the left sideline. According to the , His leg would eventually Mike Bossy Men Jersey be wrapped. Saquon Barkley was checked by trainers after this big play. Hes walking around now but has his left leg wrapped. Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) More on the NFL But Barkley is OK. And now, the Giants would be smart to tread carefully. Put another way, Pat Lafontaine Women Jersey there's not much to gain by playing him against the on Friday in their second preseason game. In their preseason opener, . It took him exactly one carry to prove that. This doesn't look like a rookie who desperately needs preseason action to adapt to the NFL. It looks like a player they'll need when the regular season begins. Welcome to the NFL, ! NFL (@NFL) If Barkley sits Friday, he'll still have another chance to get in reps when the Giants play the on Aug. 24 in their third preseason John Tavares Kids Jersey game before presumably sitting out with the rest of the starters for the team's final preseason contest. At this point, the only thing that matters is having Barkley completely healthy for start of the regular season. The Giants open up the season against the -- a team that was a comeback away from reaching the Super Bowl last season Anders Lee Men Jersey , a team that figures to trot out one of the game's best defenses. To pull off an early upset, a fully healthy Barkley will be needed.