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Saquon Barkley remains with Eagles

First reported Oct 27, 12:45 PM ET · Latest Nov 2, 10:38 AM ET · Explainer updated Nov 2, 10:48 AM ET

Why it was in the Morning Brief: Reported independently by 2 newsrooms, less than an hour old when it aired, picked for the Sports desk.

Where things stand

Saquon Barkley said he has been told by Philadelphia’s front office that he will stay with the team past the upcoming trade deadline, ESPN reports after the Eagles’ 27‑10 loss to Washington.

Continuum

Facts

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Timeline

What changed: The running back received assurances he won’t be dealt to another club.

Every report, newest first

  1. Barkley receives assurances he won't be traded, wants to help Eagles 'fix it' — ESPN

    Speaking after Sunday night's 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley told reporters he has received assurances from the front office that he will remain with the club beyond the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

  2. Could Saquon Barkley be traded in Eagles' rebuilding year? — Yahoo Sports

    Are the Eagles really out of the NFC East race? Could that mean dealing away their biggest star?

Questions

  • It is unclear whether the assurances will translate into a long‑term contract or how the team will use Barkley moving forward. Open

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More: background

The Eagles, who recently fell to the Commanders, have been discussed as possibly rebuilding, leading to speculation that they might trade their top offensive player.

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