The Philadelphia Eagles had one of the worst collapses in recent memory in 2023 after starting the season as the number-one team in the league. With legendary center Jason Kelce retiring and losing running back D’Andre Swift to the Chicago Bears in free agency, the team will be looking to make a big splash during the legal tampering period. According to multiple credible sources, the team is expected to heavily pursue one of the biggest names on the open market, which could change the landscape of the NFL.
Philadelphia Eagles Expected To Pursue Star Running Back
The Eagles are believed to be a serious team to go after New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, especially after losing Swift. Barkley has been one of the biggest names on the open market leading up to the legal tampering period and has been rumored to land with teams like the Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers, and the Houston Texans.
The #Eagles are believed to be a serious team trying to pry Saquon Barkley out of New York and to Philadelphia.
Saquon played collegiately at Penn State. pic.twitter.com/4BnL2QYNQy
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 11, 2024
New York Giants Fans React
It looks like Philadelphia is now emerging as the top team to land the superstar from New York, and Giants fans could not be more upset about this potential outcome. Being the Eagles’ arch-rival, Philadelphia is likely the last team fans in New York want to see land their star running back, and it showed on social media.
— Ben (@HowUBenFeller) March 11, 2024
Saquon a snake if that happens smh
— 𝙻̷𝚞̷𝚜̷ 📯 (@Theylovelus) March 11, 2024
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO. are you serious?
SAQUON YOU BETTER NOT— Joe superman era (@Joefanatic23) March 11, 2024
Will Barkley Sign With Philadelphia?
While there has not been an official agreement, many analysts are speculating that the Eagles are the top team as of now to land the star running back. Barkley played college ball at Penn State, so it would be a nice homecoming for him and fans in Philadelphia if he does agree to a deal. On the other hand, Giants fans would likely become his new worst enemy, and fans have already said they would “burn his jersey if he goes to Philly” and are already calling him a “snake.”
Do you think that Barkley will end up signing with the Eagles, or will he land with another team?
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