# Eagles RB Saquon Barkley Faces Criticism

> Eagles RB Saquon Barkley draws backlash for overblown Giants comments.
- Title: Eagles RB Saquon Barkley Faces Criticism · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Eagles RB Saquon Barkley draws backlash for overblown Giants comments. Eagles RB Saquon Barkley faces fan backlash after claiming he has no hate for Giants…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/eagles-rb-saquon-barkley-draws-strong-criticism-over-giants-exit-comments-12638043
- Author: Matthew Couden
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: saquon barkley, eagles, giants, nfl, philadelphia eagles, new york giants, trade rumors, running back
## Saquon Barkley's NFL career
Saquon Barkley spent first six seasons with New York Giants before signing with Philadelphia Eagles.
## Barkley's documentary remarks
Barkley claimed Giants denied trade request in 2023 and felt undervalued during negotiations.
## Barkley's 2024 contract
Barkley signed three-year $37.75m deal with Eagles including $26m guaranteed.
## Barkley's 2024 performance
Barkley achieved career-high 2,005 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in 2024.
## Barkley's recent comments
Barkley expressed respect for Giants but admitted trade request was denied.

> i have no hate in my heart for new york football, for the new york giants. i actually have nothing but the utmost respect for that organization
## Fan criticism
Fans criticized Barkley for making comments too dramatic and personal.

> he made it way more dramatic and personal than it had to be with that doc
## Key takeaway

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley faces fan backlash after claiming he has no hate for Giants despite trade rumors and team struggles.