EAST RUTHERFORD (N.J.) -- New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will be activated from the physically unable list and return to practice Monday, according to ESPN.The New York Post reported the news about his return first.Barkley will be practicing with his teammates on Monday. After Sunday's off, the Giants will practice this afternoon.Barkley has been very patient with the Giants. Barkley has spent much of the training camp on the sidelines with his trainers. He has run and cut at maximum speed and looks great.Coach Joe Judge stated that they would have daily conversations about his rehabilitation and weekly conversations, at times, about where he thinks he is going.Barkley tore his ACL in his right leg in Week 2 last season against Chicago Bears. Barkley also required surgery to repair the meniscus in his right knee and sustained some MCL injuries.Barkley's injury has been nearly 11 months old. September 12 is the Giants' home opener against the Denver Broncos.Judge stated that Judge was making progress on Friday in terms of Saquon as a player and his return date. It sounds like a broken record but it's crucial for us to understand what happens after an injury like this. It's important to ensure that the injury doesn't push forward, but instead takes a step back.Over the next few weeks, Barkley will be gradually increased by the Giants. Barkley will not be involved in live drills and likely won't take part in the upcoming joint practice with the New England Patriots or Cleveland Browns.Barkley, 24 was the No. Barkley, 24, was the No. 2 pick from Penn State in 2018 NFL draft. The past two years have been difficult for Barkley after a record-breaking rookie year in which he accumulated 2,028 yards. Barkley has been a part of 15 of the Giants' 32 previous games.Before last year's knee injury, he had 34 rushing yards in 19 attempts.
