The Eagles may have one of the most intriguing names on the trade market if they decide to sell, and it’s not hard to see why Saquon Barkley is already drawing attention.
With the Jalen Hurts news leaving the season on shaky ground after blood clots were found in his lungs, Philadelphia has been mentioned as a possible deadline seller. Even with the NFC East still open and Tanner McKee in position to potentially steer the team toward a division title, the bigger picture could push the Eagles toward moving off players rather than chasing a long-shot run.
Barkley is the name that stands out most. He’s been circulating in trade chatter, and ESPN’s Dan Graziano made the case that Philadelphia could ask for a major return if it seriously considers dealing him.
"The Eagles would have to take a dead-money cap charge of a little more than $26 million in 2027. He's owed $16 million guaranteed for 2027, of which only $2.5 million is guaranteed at this point," Graziano writes.
That’s a steep financial hit for Philadelphia, but it also helps explain why the asking price could climb. Graziano also pointed out that any team bringing Barkley in would only owe a prorated piece of his $1.3 million veteran-minimum salary, meaning a trade today would cost the new team about $867,000 in salary for the rest of the season.
That kind of bargain for a player of Barkley’s caliber is exactly what gives the Eagles leverage. If Philadelphia is already absorbing a massive chunk of the contract, Howie Roseman can press for real value in return.
As Graziano put it, Barkley would be a "low-risk acquisition from a financial standpoint, which tells us the Eagles could demand a very high price if they decided to move him."
There’s still no certainty the Eagles actually trade him. But if they do, the bidding could get serious fast.
Barkley is 29 and dealing with a hamstring injury, yet he’d still be one of the most attractive names available. A first-round pick feels like a stretch, but a second-rounder and additional assets would not be out of the question.
And if a contender is hunting for backfield help, Barkley is the kind of player who could move the needle. Teams like the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, and Denver Broncos could all make sense as possible suitors.
If the Eagles decide to deal him this fall, they’ll have every reason to hold firm and ask for a haul.
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