Word just dropped: Saquon Barkley isn’t going anywhere. Forget any trade rumors you might’ve heard because, according to NFL Network, the Eagles are straight up NOT trading him before that November 10 deadline.
Why Barkley Is Staying Put (For Now)
This isn’t some “we have no plans” smoke screen, like what the Raiders are apparently doing with Maxx Crosby. Nah, this report says it’s clear and unequivocal: the Eagles are moving forward with Barkley. But here’s the real kicker: this report coming out nine days before the deadline could actually mean they just haven’t gotten an offer good enough to take on a massive $26 million dead-money charge for Barkley in 2027. That’s a huge number, man. You can’t just ignore that.
Playing the Long Game on the Cap?
We already saw the Eagles move Cam Jurgens to the Ravens after Lane Johnson’s surprise retirement. So, they’re not afraid to make moves. But don’t expect a full-on fire sale like the Colts. The real issue is contracts that would absolutely torch next year’s cap if they traded them right now. Think about it: they traded A.J. Brown after June 1 back in 2026. If they deal Barkley, it makes way more sense to do it after June 1 of 2027 to avoid that crushing cap hit.
So for now, Barkley is staying put. It looks like the Eagles are playing the long game with their cap situation, keeping a key player for this season rather than blowing things up and eating a massive future hit. What does this mean for the rest of their season? We’ll have to watch.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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