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Saquon Barkley, running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, was just tapped to serve on President Donald Trump’s council on sports, fitness, and nutrition. There’s only one problem: Barkley turned the job down months ago. Barkley, 28, said he was offered a spot on the council “a couple months ago,” but ultimately turned it down after consulting with his family, deciding …

Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley told reporters he declined an invitation to serve on President Donald Trump’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. The clarification came days after Trump signed an executive order bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test for students in public schools and mentioned Barkley as one of many prominent sports figures on the council. “A …

Facebook Tweet Email Link Washington  —  Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley said Monday he was surprised to learn he had been named to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition because he had turned down the opportunity earlier this year. Barkley is one of several top athletes who President Donald Trump named to the revamped council that …

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley has declined an invitation to join President Donald Trump’s council on sports, fitness, and nutrition, which is being revitalized under an executive order that also reestablishes the Presidential Fitness Test for American children. Barkley, the 2,000-yard rusher for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, was on a list of sports personalities that included golfers Bryson …

President Donald Trump’s White House announced Friday that Saquon Barkley would be a member of his newly formed council on sports, fitness and nutrition. It appears that was news to Barkley. Barkley said Monday that he was “shocked” that his name was included as a council member and that he will not be participating. The All-Pro Philadelphia Eagles running back …

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said he did not accept President Donald Trump’s invitation to serve on his council on sports, fitness and nutrition as part of the newly signed executive order to restore youth physical fitness across the United States. Barkley told reporters after Monday’s practice that he was “shocked” to find out that his name was mentioned, and …

Last week, President Trump announced the re-establishment of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. The official release identified Eagles running back Saquon Barkley as a member. On Monday, Barkley said he’s not a member. Via Zach Berman of PHLY, Barkley explained that he was asked about serving a few months ago. He said he responded by saying he …

The Eagles held their seventh open practice of training camp for the 2025-26 season on Friday at the NovaCare Complex. Links to Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Here are my observations from Day 7: Mukuba returns Safety Andrew Mukuba (shoulder) was upgraded as a limited participant after missing the three previous practices. The rookie wasn’t in full …

Today marked the seventh Philadelphia Eagles training camp practice ahead of the 2025 NFL season. The fully padded session lasted for about two hours; it was the longest practice of camp so far. Also the nicest weather we’ve had thus far with overcast skies and temps just below 70 degrees. Here’s what I observed at the NovaCare Complex. EAGLES PRACTICE …

The Eagles finally received their Super Bowl rings after production delays — which were totally justified considering the enormous pieces of jewelry features pop-out wings. The team collected many of the reactions to the reveal, including a moment at the end of the video when A.J. Brown is talking to Saquon Barkley and quips, “I know it ain’t easy, but …