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PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley ran from the sideline onto the field to dap up fellow Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell.

Jalen Hurts reached Gainwell next, the quarterback indulging in his own handshake to celebrate the scoring drive they’d just shared.

Hurts hadn’t just found Gainwell for the diving touchdown during the red zone work at practice — he’d also found Gainwell on the series’ initial handoff, a quick-release completion next and a third catch through coverage by C.J. Gardner-Johnson.

The touchdown capped off four successful plays — all to Gainwell.