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Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts weigh in on conversation with A.J. Brown
Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley both weighed in on the meeting they had with A.J. Brown that lasted a "couple hours."
Saquon Barkley's departure from the Giants to sign with the Eagles is less of a talking point this year than it was in 2024, but the running back is still a center of attention heading into Thursday night's game between the teams at MetLife Stadium.
Sirianni related Hurts, Barkley, and Brown’s meeting to the Week 5 bye in 2024, when Hurts and Sirianni spoke frequently. The offensive line also consulted with the offensive coordinator at the time, Kellen Moore, and they shifted toward a run-oriented approach that led to the franchise’s second Super Bowl title.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and Giants rookie Abdul Carter will face off Thursday in a game between two of Penn State's brightest stars.
Barkley and the Giants engaged in contract negotiations for over two seasons, with the running back seeking a long-term deal. The Giants used the franchise tag on him in March 2023, and per the documentary, Barkley said he was offered a contract worth $11.5 million per year with $23 million guaranteed.
As you might expect, that created some conversation. Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown were both available to the media postgame. When Brown was asked if he and his quarterback spoke after the misfire, his response was about as succinct as you can imagine... "No..."
Saquon Barkley spoke with the TODAY show about his new Prime Video documentary, leaving the Giants for the Eagles, son Saquon Jr. and more.
According to Campaign Brief, the Philadelphia Eagles running back is now front and center in Beats’ latest global campaign, joining fellow NFL stars Justin Jefferson and Jayden Daniels to launch the new Powerbeats Fit earbuds.