Is Saquon Barkley retiring? The Philadelphia Eagles' running back's eerie remarks leaves fans questioning
Saquon Barkley's recent comments about a sudden retirement sparked a frenzy (Image via AP)
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley may have sparked a social media frenzy with his recent comments about retirement, but those closest to him aren't hitting the panic button just yet.
In fact, two of his Eagles teammates—Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship—believe the media and fans are reading too much into a casual reflection from the star rusher.
Saquon Barkley
says retirement could come 'out of nowhere' like Barry Sanders
Saquon Barkley's comments came during an appearance on the Green Light with Chris Long podcast, where he shared how he envisions stepping away from football someday.
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'I'll probably be one of those guys that it'll be out of nowhere,' Barkley said. 'I'll probably just wake up one day, whether it's next year or two years or four years, and just be like, 'Yeah it's over.'
I don't think I will ever lose that passion. I'm just a competitor... One of my favorite players of all time, probably my favorite player of all time, is Barry Sanders, so probably similar to that. Maybe one day it will be out of nowhere.
I'll probably be balling and just be like, yeah, and call it quits.'
While the internet erupted with theories suggesting Barkley might be planning an imminent departure from the game, the full context of his remarks paints a different picture.
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At 28, Barkley is still in his prime, and his passion for the game remains evident.
Teammates say saq7Barkley's not leaving anytime soon
During an episode of the Exciting Mics podcast, Eagles defenders Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship weighed in on the sudden buzz and offered their take—based on daily experience with Barkley himself.
'Our teammate, Saquon Barkley, said that he'll likely be one of those guys to retire out of nowhere,' DeJean said. 'I just saw that,' Blankenship replied.
'A lot of guys honestly say that, though. I think (Darius Slay) has said that before. You know (Brandon Graham), people like that. I mean, if it's over, it's over.'
'I don't think it's anytime soon,' DeJean added. 'No, no, I don't think so either,' Blankenship concluded. 'He's in a great position where if he was, he's put his time in, man.'
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Despite the brief media storm, it's clear that Barkley's comments were more about taking control of his exit on his own terms than hinting at any immediate plans to retire. And with teammates reassuring fans that the running back is as engaged and committed as ever, Eagles Nation can breathe a little easier—for now.
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