Sources: Saquon won't be traded before deadline despite Eagles' struggles — SkimNews
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- Saquon Barkley will not be traded before the Nov. 10 deadline; he has two years and just over $35 million left on his contract, and Philadelphia has told teams it is not considering a move.
- Howie Roseman and the Eagles have told teams they are not considering trading Barkley because they believe the roster has enough talent to compete in 2027 and beyond, despite a 2-5 record and injuries to Jalen Hurts and others.
- Philadelphia Eagles remain open to acquiring a player before the deadline if the price is right and the player fits their long-term plans, keeping Roseman active as a buyer.
- Jonathan Taylor is the lone top-tier running back available via trade, with ESPN and NFL Network reporting that the Indianapolis Colts are open to moving him before Nov. 10.
- Saquon Barkley is slated to play Sunday night against the Washington Commanders after logging only 10 snaps last Monday against the Dallas Cowboys, missing Wednesday and Thursday practice and returning limited Friday; his back injury flared while compensating for a pre-existing hamstring injury.
- Saquon Barkley said he wants to keep playing because he likes football and does not want to look back and wish he had given it a chance; the season is shaping up to be the first of his three Philadelphia seasons without a playoff appearance.
Why it matters: By keeping Saquon Barkley off the trade market before Nov. 10, Philadelphia leaves Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor as the only top-tier running back available via trade. That narrows clubs' top-tier options to one player while the Eagles keep their 29-year-old star.
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