Saquon Barkley
Oct 9, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) looks on during the second quarter of the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
The Philadelphia Eagles’ season has gone off the rails, and with the trade deadline approaching, there has been plenty of speculation about whether the team could move some of its biggest stars. But it sounds like one of them isn’t going anywhere.
According to a new report, the Eagles will not trade star running back Saquon Barkley before the deadline, despite their slow start. The team reportedly believes it still has the talent to compete next season and beyond.
Eagles’ Rough Start
The Eagles entered the season with high expectations, but they sit at 2-5 after Monday’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Injuries have piled up, including to quarterback Jalen Hurts, and this is shaping up to be the first of Barkley’s three seasons in Philadelphia without a playoff appearance.
Barkley has also been banged up. He played only 10 snaps against Dallas due to a back injury that flared up as he was compensating for a hamstring injury, and he missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday before logging a limited session on Friday.
The struggles have put general manager Howie Roseman in an unusual position. Roseman is known for adding talent at the trade deadline, but this year, the Eagles have reportedly held trade talks involving some of their players to see if they can land future draft picks.
Elsewhere, the running back trade market is heating up. The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly open to trading star running back Jonathan Taylor before the Nov. 10 deadline.
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Barkley Staying Put
Despite the team’s rough season, Barkley won’t be on the move, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport. Sources told Garafolo and Rapoport that the Eagles have made it clear to teams that they aren’t considering trading the 29-year-old.
Barkley has two years and just over $35 million left on his contract. The Eagles believe that they have plenty of talent on the roster to compete in 2027 and beyond, according to the report.
The team could even still add a player before the deadline if the value is right and Roseman sees that player as part of Philadelphia’s long-term plans. With Barkley off the market, Taylor is now the only top-tier running back available.
‘I Like Playing Football’
Barkley is expected to play on Sunday night against the Washington Commanders, despite not being at 100%. He explained on Friday why he wants to stay on the field.
“One day I’m not going to be playing football. Whenever that is, I don’t want to look back and be like, ‘I could’ve gave it a chance and I didn’t,'” Barkley told reporters, via ESPN.
“I like playing football. So if I have an opportunity to play, I’m going to try my best to play,” he added.
Needless to say, the Eagles will need a lot more than Barkley to turn this season around. But it sounds like he’ll be a big part of their plans moving forward.