Saquon Barkley Says Giants Exit Comments Were Overblown, Faces Criticism

WHO:

Newsweek - Saquon Barkley is a running back for the Philadelphia Eagles; fans criticized him over comments about his time with the New York Giants.

Sportskeeda - Barkley addressed his split with the Giants in an interview with Front Office Sports and said he had no hard feelings toward the team.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said Barkley was “tough as heck” and wanted to play for his teammates.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson returned to play after being out since Week 1.

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles were 2-5, and Barkley and Dickerson spoke to reporters after the team’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

WHAT:

Newsweek - Fans called out Barkley over comments about his Giants tenure.

Sportskeeda - Barkley said his Giants exit was “made much more than what it needed to be.”

philadelphiaeagles.com - Against the Cowboys, Barkley rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown on seven carries and caught two passes for nine yards. He touched the ball on all nine official snaps he played; a 10th rushing attempt that gained yards was called back for a penalty.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Barkley said he needed to take a more vocal leadership role, while describing himself as usually a “lead-by-example type of guy.”

philadelphiaeagles.com - Barkley said he had spoken to the team about staying together and working through its struggles. Dickerson said, “Nobody’s quitting.”

philadelphiaeagles.com - Dickerson said he had not played well enough and that he had let his teammates down.

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles’ run included three Super Bowl appearances, two Super Bowl victories, and eight postseason appearances over 10 years.

WHERE:

philadelphiaeagles.com - Barkley and Dickerson spoke with reporters at their lockers at Lincoln Financial Field.

WHY:

philadelphiaeagles.com - Barkley said he spoke up because he felt the moment was right and believed the team had to work its way out of the situation it had created.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Barkley said he was playing through injuries to help the Eagles’ offense. He had been dealing with a hamstring injury and said he sustained a back injury in the Cowboys loss.

HOW:

philadelphiaeagles.com - Barkley said his approach was to keep fighting, never give up, believe in the process, and keep working.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Dickerson helped stabilize the offensive line as quarterback Tanner McKee and the group found some rhythm and success.

Saquon Barkley faced fan criticism over comments about his Giants departure, saying he holds no hard feelings. After the Eagles’ loss to Dallas, he urged teammates to stay together and fight through struggles. Barkley played through injuries, rushing for 62 yards and a touchdown as Landon Dickerson returned.