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Saquon Barkley’s price tag may be too steep for Packers (even if it’s tempting)

The Green Bay Packers could try to bolster their backfield if the Philadelphia Eagles trade star running back Saquon Barkley, but it wouldn't come cheap.

By Carlos Sanchez · Lombardi Ave

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Carlos Sanchez argues Saquon Barkley's trade acquisition cost would likely be too steep for the Green Bay Packers.
A permanent trade proposed by ESPN's Ben Solak suggests an acquisition would require multiple premium future draft selections.
Barkley's remaining 2026 base salary of $794,444 would make him an affordable addition against the salary cap.

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Carlos Sanchez argues that acquiring Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley via a permanent trade would likely cost the Green Bay Packers too much draft capital. Although ESPN analyst Ben Solak floated Green Bay as a potential landing spot, Sanchez writes that parting with high draft picks is an unnecessary move for the franchise.

While Barkley's low remaining 2026 base salary of $794,444 represents a salary-cap bargain, Sanchez notes that starter Josh Jacobs has returned from the Commissioner's Exempt List. Consequently, the writer considers Barkley an expensive luxury rather than a roster necessity for Green Bay.

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