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Saquon Barkley Staying Put: Eagles Keep Star RB
1 Nov
Summary
- Eagles will not trade star running back Saquon Barkley before the deadline.
- Barkley has over $35 million remaining on his contract with the Eagles.
- Jonathan Taylor is now the lone top-tier running back available via trade.
Saquon Barkley will not be traded before the upcoming trade deadline, sources confirmed, quashing rumors that the star running back might be moved. The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly committed to Barkley, who has two years and more than $35 million left on his current contract.
General manager Howie Roseman is exploring the trade market for potential draft-pick compensation, a rare move for him as a seller given the team's 2-5 record. However, the Eagles maintain faith in their roster's talent for competing beyond the current season. Thus, they have signaled no intention of trading Barkley.
With Barkley remaining in Philadelphia, Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts is now the most prominent running back available for trade. Reports indicate the Colts are open to moving Taylor before the November 10 deadline.
Barkley is expected to play Sunday night against the Washington Commanders, despite managing a back injury that was exacerbated by compensating for a hamstring issue. He participated in limited practice on Friday.
