Giants running backSaquon Barkley took a significant step in his recovery proce s as he was seen running Wednesday during the portion of practice open to the media.

Coach Pat Shurmur told reporters that Barkley "felt good," and wouldn't rule the star out for an early Week 5 return.

Robin Yount Jersey "Some peoples doctors had him at eight weeks. Not my doctors,"Shurmur said,.

Barkley,who is recovering from a high ankle sprain, was working with New York's training staff Eric Thames Jersey but heisn't practicing yet,NorthJersey.com notes, adding his movement on the field is a good sign for an early return.

Significant development: RB Saquon Barkley stretched + working with training staff during media acce s. Light running, change of direction. Looks very good, like himself. Not practicing, but promising sign in quest to obliterate 4-8 week timetable for high ankle sprain.

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Barkley didn't have "any sort of limp or limitation" at any point ofWednesday's training se sion, according to , and looked even better Thursday.

While its still a longshot, HC Pat Shurmur is not ruling Saquon Barkley out for Sundays game vs. Minnesota.Heres Barkley at practice today, via .

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The running back reportedly told people he can beat his initial fourto eightweek timetable for recovery,according to , which cited unidentified sources. The Giants staff, however, wants to take a cautious approach in easing Barkley back into practice.

Barkley injured his ankle in the second quarter of the Giants' Week 3win over theBuccaneers and had to be helped to the locker room. He came back Aaron Rodgers Jersey to the sideline using crutches and wearing a walking boot.

CoachPat Shurmur last week that the plan for Barkley is to "rehab him and get him ready to go," and he will not be placed oninjured reserve.

After the injury, Barkley got a second opinion from specialist Dr. Robert Anderson in Green Bay, who reportedly told the running back that he won't need surgery, according to.

Barkley,selected with Stephen Vogt Jersey thesecond overall pick in the 2018 draft, had rushed for team-high 227 yards, second in the NFL,and had one rushing touchdown in twogames entering Week 3.He Brandon Woodruff Jersey had eight carries for 10 yards and four receptions for 27 yards before leaving the game.

Last season, he led the league with2,028 yards from scrimmage and scored 15 total touchdowns to earn Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.

The Giants (2-2) will host the Vikings(2-2) Sunday with kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET.

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