Eagles Will Not Trade Barkley Before Deadline, Insiders Report

The Philadelphia Eagles will not trade Saquon Barkley before the November 10 deadline, according to NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. The decision settles weeks of speculation around the star running back's future and removes the biggest name from the trade market at a moment when Philadelphia's season is sliding. The Eagles have lost five straight games to fall to 2-5, and the situation worsened when quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out for the season after doctors discovered blood clots in his lungs. Barkley's own availability has also been an issue: a hamstring injury kept him out for two games, and he aggravated it while also dealing with a back problem against Dallas on October 26. He has managed just 43 carries for 244 yards and one touchdown this season. Despite all of that, the Eagles have told teams Barkley is not available. He remains under contract through 2028 after signing a two-year, $41.2 million extension in March 2025, and he is expected to suit up for Sunday night's game against Washington as Philadelphia tries to end its losing streak. With him off the market, Indianapolis star Jonathan Taylor is now set to be the top running back target for teams seeking help before the deadline, with the Colts reportedly open to dealing him.