As the NFL trade deadline nears, there is some speculation that the New York Giants could look to trade star running back Saquon Barkley as a result of their 1-5 start and his expiring contract. But it doesn’t sound like that’s something Barkley wants.
During a recent interview session, Saquon Barkley made it clear that he wants to remain with the New York Giants and does not want to be included in any trade talks.
“Everyone knows how I feel,” Barkley said after Thursday’s practice according to the New York Post. “Everyone knows I don’t want to get traded.”
But Barkley also knows that the decision regarding whether or not he is traded isn’t really his to make.
“Obviously, I’ve been vocal and public about how I feel about this organization and where I want to be,” Barkley said. “Knowing the business and seeing that side of it, there’s a lot of things I can’t control. I don’t think anybody in their right mind would want to get traded anywhere. It’s not an easy thing to do: You’ve got to move. I have a family. I would love to be here.”
Regardless, it’s newsworthy that Barkley wants to stay with the Giants – especially after a tumultuous offseason that left Barkley considering holding out as he sought a contract extension. As a result, the NFL world had a lot to say about it on social media.
I wouldn’t. https://t.co/fDvsXehTj6
— Preston Poole (@prestonpoole405) October 20, 2023
Oh yeah he’s gone lmao https://t.co/kVWexUwTDO
— Davis (@aD_Chillin) October 20, 2023
Man he deserves to be on a good team after the nonsense he went through in the offseason. He’d probably change his mind if he got to play for the Chiefs or Bills
— World’s Okayest Lawyer (@worldsoklawyer) October 20, 2023
Ofcourse he does not want to be traded. Why would he when he can pick his own destination after the season. I'm sure he is comfortable in his own house for the rest of the season
— T.skol (@alltimegreat28) October 20, 2023
He’s gone
— Mike Foley Jr (@MikeFoleyJr) October 20, 2023
They should have paid him and tagged Jones.
— MTiberi39 (@MTiberi39) October 20, 2023
It will certainly be interesting to see whether or not Barkley is traded ahead of the Oct. 31 deadline.
