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Miles Sanders, Derek Barnett will miss season opener at Washington
(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders and defensive end Derek Barnett have been ruled out for Sunday's season opener in Washington, the team announced on Saturday.Sanders, who was listed as questionable prior to the announcement, has been dealing with a hamstring injury. ESPN's Adam Schefter says Sanders is 'progressing well' but the team wants to make sure he's healthy for the remainder of the year.Boston Scott will handle the bulk of the carries for the Birds on Sunday, with Corey Clement also chipping in.