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A Saquon Barkley-Giants reunion is officially off the table

While some New York Giants fans may have dreamed of the team reuniting with running back Saquon Barkley at the trade deadline, the Philadelphia Eagles told him they are not going to be moving on from him.

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 12:30 PM
A Saquon Barkley-Giants reunion is officially off the table
Key Things to Know
  • Saquon Barkley confirmed the Philadelphia Eagles informed him he will not be traded before the deadline.
  • The 2-6 Eagles plan to retain Barkley despite quarterback Jalen Hurts suffering a season-ending injury.
  • Writer Scott Rogust argues a Giants trade made little sense due to high divisional rival trade costs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A potential trade reunion between running back Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants will not happen before the November 10 deadline. Following the Philadelphia Eagles' 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders, Barkley revealed that Philadelphia's front office directly informed him he will not be dealt. The running back expressed his commitment to remaining with the organization and helping the 2-6 Eagles overcome their difficult start to the season.

GMEN HQ argues that a reunion never made practical sense for the first-place Giants due to inter-division trade complications. Writer Scott Rogust highlights Barkley's contract extension through 2028 and the steep divisional trade tax Philadelphia would demand as major obstacles. The Giants are instead expected to look elsewhere for backfield help before the trade deadline, having been strongly linked to Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor.

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