Jalen Hurts is thrilled to have Saquon Barkley on the Philadelphia Eagles team. Barkley, who recently left the New York Giants for the Eagles in free agency, is excited to be playing close to his old stomping grounds. Hurts praised Barkley’s skills and attitude, calling him a smart player who is eager to learn and communicate well.
Barkley signed a three-year, $37.8 million deal with the Eagles in March after the Giants’ general manager Joe Schoen was unwilling to match the offer. Despite missing some games due to injury, Barkley has been a standout player, with impressive rushing and receiving stats in previous seasons. He joins the Eagles alongside linebacker Devin White and defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
Meanwhile, Hurts had a solid season last year, throwing for nearly 4,000 yards and rushing for over 600 yards. The Eagles had a strong start in the 2023 season but faltered towards the end, ending with a loss in the NFC wild-card round. As for the Giants, they have replaced Barkley with running back Devin Singletary and focused on acquiring linebacker Brian Burns.
The NFC East division will surely be an exciting one to watch with Barkley now on the Eagles roster. Fans can expect great matchups and fierce competition as Barkley faces his former team, the Giants, in the upcoming season. Stay tuned for more updates and news on the Philadelphia Eagles, Saquon Barkley, and the rest of the NFL teams as the season approaches.