Ex-Giants RB Saquon Barkley feels ‘like a rookie again’ during first OTAs with Eagles

It’s a new world for Pro Bowl running back Saquon Barkley. Yes, he is still in the NFC East, but the 27-year-old swapped his Giants helmet for an Eagles one earlier this offseason. Barkley inked a three-year deal with Philadelphia back in March, marking the end of his tenure with New York. While he may be entering his seventh season in the NFL, Barkley told reporters on Wednesday that he “feels like a rookie again” as he makes this latest stop with the Eagles, who have one of the more lethal skill-position groups in the league. 

“Biggest thing that struck me is my first 7-on-7 huddle you see A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert and Jalen Hurts. It’s not a bad group to be out there with,” Barkley said, via the official team website. “That’s not even including the offensive linemen.

“We’re all just coming in, buying in, trying to learn the playbook, learning the system, trying to get better each day. You know there is a lot of talent, a lot of talent before I got here. I feel I can only add to that. At the same time, you can’t look too far. That’s the beauty of it. That’s the beauty of coming in every single day, working with each other, pushing each other.”

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Author : Tyler Sullivan

Publish date : 2024-05-23 15:11:13

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