Saquon Barkley Joins Philadelphia Eagles After Leaving Giants

Saquon Barkley has officially signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, marking a significant shift in his career after departing from the New York Giants. The star running back, now two hours away from his previous home, has inked a three-year, $37.8 million deal with the Eagles. His move raises questions about his motivation to prove the Giants wrong for not matching Philadelphia's offer, as revealed in a recent episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks: Offseason With the New York Giants." Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts expressed enthusiasm about Barkley's arrival, describing him as "explosive" and a "very smart player." Hurts emphasized Barkley's eagerness to learn and communicate effectively, indicating that the running back is excited to contribute to the Eagles' success in the competitive NFC East division. Barkley’s performance last season included 962 rushing yards and six touchdowns, despite missing three games due to an ankle injury. In contrast, the Giants opted not to retain Barkley, with general manager Joe Schoen reportedly hesitant to invest in the running back position. Instead, New York has turned to Devin Singletary to fill the void left by Barkley, while focusing their cap space on extending linebacker Brian Burns, a two-time Pro Bowler. As both teams prepare for the upcoming season, the implications of Barkley's departure and the Giants' decisions will be closely scrutinized.