Deadspin: Saquon Barkley grateful Eagles confirmed he is staying amid losing streak
Eagles tell Barkley he’ll stay
Barkley said Philadelphia informed him he would remain with the team after the trade deadline. The Eagles are 2-6 and have lost six straight games. He said the news meant a lot, adding that he respects the organization and wants to help address its current problems. Barkley said he hopes to be among the reasons the team improves.
Injuries limit his play
The 29-year-old is dealing with back and hamstring injuries. He scored the Eagles’ only touchdown in Sunday night’s 27-10 defeat at Washington. After the game, Barkley said his mind was ready to play, but his body was not. His hamstring injury began in Week 4, and he missed the next two games, against Jacksonville in London and Carolina.
Trade talk amid team setbacks
Speculation about a possible Barkley trade grew in recent weeks after starting quarterback Jalen Hurts was lost for the season with blood clots and other key players were injured. Barkley has two years and more than $35 million left on his contract. He joined Philadelphia in 2024 after six seasons with the New York Giants.
Barkley’s production in Philadelphia
In his first season with the Eagles, Barkley rushed for a league-leading 2,005 yards and helped the team win Super Bowl LIX. He recorded his fifth 1,000-yard rushing season in 2025, with 1,140 yards and 4.1 yards per carry.
Key points
- The Eagles told Barkley he would stay beyond the upcoming NFL trade deadline.
- Philadelphia is 2-6 and has lost six consecutive games.
- Barkley scored the Eagles’ only touchdown in their 27-10 loss to Washington.
- He is playing through back and hamstring injuries.