VAST VIEW Eagles Shut Down Trade Talk, Will Keep Saquon Barkley Despite 2-5 Skid
Philadelphia is standing by its star running back, reportedly rejecting the idea of trading Saquon Barkley even as the defending contenders stumble to a 2-5 start.
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The Philadelphia Eagles have decided against trading running back Saquon Barkley despite a rough 2-5 start to the season, according to a report cited by Yahoo Sports. The slow start had fueled speculation about whether the team might look to move the star back before any trade deadline.
Sporting News argues the decision to hold onto Barkley is the right call for Philadelphia, pointing to multiple reasons the team benefits from keeping him on the roster rather than dealing him away mid-season.
Barkley's future had become a talking point as the Eagles struggled to find their footing, but the latest reporting indicates the front office is committed to building around him rather than restructuring the roster through a trade.
Sources: Sporting News · Yahoo Sports
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