Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field.
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The Philadelphia Eagles look like a lost team headed into Week 8. Philly is 2-5 and looking hopeless after losing Jalen Hurts for the rest of the 2026 season. But that does not mean the Eagles will trade away one of their best players at the deadline.
The Eagles reportedly will not be trading running back Saquon Barkley at the trade deadline, per NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
Philadelphia is not going to entertain trade talks on Barkley despite their disastrous start to the season.
Eagles GM Howie Roseman has had trade talks involving other players the Eagles examine the market ahead of the November 10th trade deadline.
Rapoport and Garafolo noted that there is also a chance that Philly could acquire a player at the deadline. However, the price would have to be right and Roseman would need to see the player as part of the team's long-term vision.
It is surprising to learn that the Eagles could be buyers despite their awful record. Though it does make some sense that Roseman would seek to acquire long-term pieces, especially at a discount.
Remember, the Eagles spent big on a pair of defensive players this offseason. Those extensions for Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis will one day make it necessary to find cheaper players to fill out the roster. After all, there's only so much cap space to go around.
Back to Barkley, the superstar running back is slated to play in Week 8 after logging just 10 snaps against the Cowboys on Monday. Saquon did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, but he was a limited participant on Friday.
It is great to see that Barkley is excited to make his return to the field. Hopefully he remains healthy throughout the rest of the 2026 season. That way he can be a part of the team's future in 2027 and beyond.
In the meantime, Eagles at Commanders kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET from Northwest Stadium in Summerfield, Maryland.