The Philadelphia Eagles made it clear before the trade deadline that running back Saquon Barkley was not available. But what about the offseason?
Things have not gone according to plan for Barkley in the 2026 season, as it was supposed to be his bounce-back year. It seemed to be trending that way, but hamstring and back injuries this season have cost him a real chance to prove himself.
While the Eagles were unwilling to trade Barkley at the trade deadline, that hasn't clarified his future in Philly; there is still a chance that this offseason Barkley might never wear Midnight Green again.
Saquon Barkley might end up being a trade candidate on the Eagles this offseason
Sports Illustrated NFL reporter Albert Breer shared a clip from his latest video mailbox, where he addressed Barkley's future with the team. It appears Barkley might be a legitimate candidate for a trade in the offseason.
“As for Barkley, I do think that there’s going to be an exploration of trading him after this year. It’s something I think they have to look at. The reason why— Saquon Barkley is going to be going into his 10th season in 2027, and so you’re looking at a guy who’s got a lot of mileage, a lot of injury history. And at some point you’ve got to ask the question: if we are going to retool the roster— and I do believe they’re going to retool the roster in 2027— then are we looking at a build that is where the timelines just aren’t going to match up? Where by the time we’re really good again, Saquon Barkley’s at the very end of his career. And I think that that’s going to be the reality that they’re going to have to reckon with.”
Compared to last season, Barkley started strong, averaging 5.7 yards per carry in his first five games of the year. He has averaged only two yards per carry in his last two games.
This season, Barkley has 69 carries for 296 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 4.3 yards per carry. He also has seven receptions for 41 yards. Barkley has missed two games due to the hamstring injury he suffered in the Eagles' Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Should the Eagles seriously consider trading Saquon Barkley in the offseason?
It all really depends on what the Eagles do with the coaching staff and whether head coach Nick Sirianni keeps his job or is let go. Regardless, this offensive coaching staff will go through another restructuring, with the unit dead last in total offense entering Week 10.
In past years, Roseman has shown he is aggressive and will make a trade if he believes it will improve the team. Things have been different with the last three trades: A.J. Brown, Cam Jurgens, and Jordan Davis. Roseman has let those teams come to him, resulting in two first-round picks and two second-round picks for those three players. That's an incredible return on investment for them.
This should be the same case for Barkley. They aren't going to trade him away just to trade him away. Roseman will need a really good offer to acquire him.
If the Colts aren't willing to give up running back Jonathan Taylor for a second-round pick, there's a strong chance the Eagles won't get more than a third-round pick for Barkley. That might not be enough for Roseman to pull the trigger unless the other assets in the offer are too good to pass on.
Despite everything that has happened this season with the Eagles' injuries, trades, and retirements, Barkley has actually been more productive per carry than he was last year. The stats may not show it, but for most of the season, Barkley was averaging five yards per carry and playing as he did in 2024, just played like he did in 2024, without the explosive plays.
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Roseman is going to have everything on the table for the franchise this offseason, including trading Barkley away. Whether they actually do it will make for an interesting offseason storyline for the Eagles, as it could be Barkley's last in Philly.
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