The New York Giants continue to play it safe with rookie running back Saquon Barkley after he suffered minor hamstring “tweak” a week ago.

Barkley, who did not play in the Giants’ 30-17 preseason victory over the Detroit Lions this past Friday, remains a spectator at practice and wasn’t in pads as the team returned to the field on Monday morning.

Along with Barkley, running back Jalen Simmons and linebacker Calvin Munson, both of whom suffered concussions against the Lions, are also not practicing for the Giants.

Barkley initially tweaked the hamstring in a practice last week after hauling in a pass down the sidelines and taking off for a touchdown. He hasn’t taken a single rep since then.

Because of Barkley’s injury, Wayne Gallman and Jonathan Stewart saw an increased workload. Both played significant minutes during the Giants’ win over the Lions at Ford Field.

The Giants have invested a lot in Barkley, who was the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, so before they march him back onto the field, they want to make sure that he is fully recovered from the injury. As a result, it’s unlikely he plays on Friday night against the New York Jets.