Howie Roseman has plenty on his plate with the trade deadline approaching, but one thing is off the table: Saquon Barkley is staying put.
NFL Network insiders Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport reported that the Eagles are making it clear to other teams Barkley will not be traded. The message comes as Philadelphia continues to explore the market on some of its other players while Roseman looks for future draft-pick compensation.
“Saquon Barkley will not be traded before next week's trade deadline, sources told NFL Network, putting an end to speculation that the star running back could be on the move with the Philadelphia Eagles trending toward being out of contention.
Barkley, 29, has two years and just over $35 million remaining on his contract with the Eagles, who have had trade talks involving some of their players as general manager Howie Roseman surveys the market to see if he can acquire future draft-pick compensation.”
“Still, Roseman and the Eagles believe they still have plenty of talent on the roster to compete in 2027 and beyond. That's why, according to sources, they've made it clear to teams they're not considering trading Barkley.”
That stance makes sense given what Barkley has already done in Philadelphia. He arrived in 2024 and immediately changed the offense, piling up a franchise-record 2,005 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. That season brought a Pro Bowl nod, All-Pro honors and AP Offensive Player of the Year recognition, plus a second Super Bowl for the franchise.
The last two seasons have been more uneven. In 2025, Barkley rushed for 1,140 yards and seven touchdowns while the offense struggled, and his yards per carry dipped from 5.8 in 2024 to 4.1 in 2025.
This year has had its own bumps, with Barkley dealing with a stringer, hamstring and back injuries. Even so, he has still produced 244 rushing yards, one touchdown and a 5.7 yards-per-carry average.
Those numbers only reinforce why Philadelphia has no interest in moving him now. Barkley has remained the kind of explosive runner the Eagles have needed, even through injuries, offensive line problems and changes at play-caller. He has also put up production that most Eagles running backs haven’t matched through their first three years with the team.
The Week 7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys offered another reminder of what he can still do. Barkley ran for 62 yards on seven carries, scored a touchdown and nearly averaged nine yards per attempt.
And with major roster and coaching staff turnover likely ahead, Barkley’s place on the team looks even more important. If the Eagles want to stay in the playoff conversation in 2027, they need him. The expectation is that Philly will keep leaning on Barkley next year, when he’s healthy and ready to go, as the franchise works through whatever changes come next.
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