The Eagles need a running back, and three players are testing free agency.
A local star could be looking to make a statement to his current team while remaining in the rugged NFC East.
Howard Eskin does his bit of news-breaking in Philadelphia.
The legendary sports radio host and analyst reports that the Eagles are seriously interested in signing former Penn State star Saquon Barkley.
That interest is mutual. Saquon to #Eagles is a real possibility.
I’ve had #Eagles on my lists of landing spots for weeks https://t.co/h7pGaKvTFP #Cowboys too. https://t.co/CpgCEeM5cx
— Ryan Dunleavy (@rydunleavy) March 7, 2024
In 14 games last season, Barkley logged 962 yards and six rushing touchdowns, 41 receptions for 280 yards, and four touchdowns for the 6-11 Giants.
Barkley would pair well with Kenneth Gainwell while giving Philadelphia an explosive playmaker in Kellen Moore’s offense.
