Jarrett BaileySun, November 23, 2025 at 10:52 PM UTC·1 min readDid Saquon Barkley take cheap shot at Cowboys DT Quinnen Williams? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Things have not gone the Dallas Cowboys' way in the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles. Trailing 21-0, Dak Prescott threw an interception in the end zone after a long drive. On top of the deficit, the Cowboys had one of their top defenders go down with an injury.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDefensive tackle Quinnen Williams left the game after taking a shot from Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. The All-Pro running back chipped Williams while he was making a run at Jalen Hurts, and he remained on the turf for quite some time. The extent of his injury is unknown at this time.
Many on X went after Barkley, claiming the hit was a cheap shot.
"Cheap shot by 'good guy' Saquon I’m sure he’ll play the victim and say the Giants told him to break Quinnen Williams’ rib though," one X user said.
While it's understandable fans aren't happy to see Williams go down, it's unlikely Barkley intended to injure him. The Cowboys acquired Williams at the trade deadline from the New York Jets with hopes he could help fix their run defense.
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