Eagles-Giants set to reach new heights after Saquon Barkley, Tiki Barber back and forth

The Eagles rivalry with the Giants will reach new heights of hatred after Saquon Barkley’s social media back and forth with Tiki Barber

Saquon Barkley is officially an Eagle in the minds of fans and media after his Monday afternoon exchange with Giants legend Tiki Barber.

Barkley was celebrating a three-year, $37.75 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles when Barber fired this shot at the former Giants superstar.

“He’s dead to us now. You’re dead to us, Saquon,” Barber said Monday. “Good luck, you’re dead to me.”

Barkley responded as only an Eagle could, calling the former Giants running back a “hater.”

The Eagles and Giants are already must-see TV every season, but the two games this year will certainly be prime-time affairs, especially after New York acquired Brian Burns via trade.

Here’s social media reaction to the back and forth.

Eagles players and NFC East rivals react to Saquon Barkley’s 3-year, $37M Deal

We’re looking at the reactions from Micah Parsons, Kayvon Thibodeaux and others after Saquon Barkley agreed to a 3-year, $37.75 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles

Saquon Barkley is staying in the NFC East and a short drive up the New Jersey Turnpike from New York after agreeing to a 3-year, $37.5 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the contract could be worth up to $46.75 million and includes $26 million fully guaranteed at signing.

Barkley now beats his franchise tag number and has a maximum average-per-year salary of $15.833 million, which would be the second-highest for a running back in NFL history.

In 14 games last season, Barkley logged 962 yards and six rushing touchdowns, 41 receptions for 280 yards, and four touchdowns for the 6-11 Giants.

The Eagles were already stout offensively, and the NFL world reacted to the Barkley news.

Eagles agree to 3-year, $37.5 Million deal with former Giants star RB Saquon Barkley

The Philadelphia Eagles are signing Saquon Barkley to a three-year, $37.75 million contract that could be worth up to $46.75M and includes $26M fully guaranteed at signing.

The Saquon Barkley era is underway in Philadelphia, as the former Penn State star and New York Giants running back is signing a three-year, $37 million deal with the Eagles.

The $26 million fully guaranteed puts Barkley above the $12 million per season he would have made with consecutive franchise tags under the New York Giants.

In 14 games last season, Barkley logged 962 yards and six rushing touchdowns, 41 receptions for 280 yards, and four touchdowns for the 6-11 Giants.

Barkley would pair well with Kenneth Gainwell while giving Philadelphia an explosive playmaker in Kellen Moore’s offense.

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2024 NFL Free Agency: Updated list of Eagles players who will hit the open market

We’re taking an updated look at the Philadelphia Eagles players who are testing NFL free agency

The Eagles are set for wholesale changes after finishing the 2023 season 1-6 after a 10-1 start.

The dominos are starting to fall as All-Pro center Jason Kelce and star defensive tackle Fletcher Cox have announced their retirements.

Brandon Graham, who turns 36 in April, is returning for one more final season, his 15th, and he’s one of the few guys on the roster deserving of writing his final script.

With the fans and media awaiting the start of free agency, we’re looking at an updated list of players hitting the open market.

Bears hosted former Eagles DB Kevin Byard on a visit ahead of NFL free agency

The Chicago Bears hosted Philadelphia Eagles free agent safety Kevin Byard on a visit

The Bears moved on from Eddie Jackson, and with new defensive coordinator Eric Washington wanting to play a certain style, the team is hosting Kevin Byard on a visit.

Byard was the 23rd highest graded safety in the NFL according to PFF, and finished the year with career highs in tackles (122) and solo tackles (80) in 16 regular-season games.

Byard began the year with the Titans before being traded to the Eagles.

Despite playing only ten games for Philadelphia, Byard finished fourth in tackles, recording 75 after the move.

Philadelphia could have negotiated a restructured or reworked deal, but the $14 million cap hit was too high for a player who made no game-changing plays during his stint.

9 pending free agents the Eagles should not re-sign

We’re looking at nine pending 2024 NFL Free Agents the Philadelphia Eagles should not re-sign

The Eagles have undergone wholesale changes. GM Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni shook up the coaching staff following Philadelphia’s historic collapse. The team finished the season 1-6 after a 10-1 start.

The first domino to fall is All-Pro center Jason Kelce, 36, retiring after 13 seasons with the Eagles.

Brandon Graham, who turns 36 in April, is negotiating with the Eagles for one more final season, his 15th, and he’s one of the few guys on the roster deserving of writing his final script.

Fletcher Cox could also retire, while several pending free agents will depart.

With the fans and media awaiting the legal tampering period, we’re looking at nine free agents who shouldn’t return.

NFL free agency 2024: Details on the legal tampering window, key dates to know

Keeping track of all the important offseason dates for the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of the legal tampering period and NFL free agency

March 5 marked the deadline for NFL teams to designate franchise and transition tags, and the league will now look towards a monster-free agency period.

Philadelphia is currently salary cap compliant and has freed up salary cap space with the release of Avonte Maddox (CB) and Kevin Byard (S).

With free agency set to start in less than a week, we’re reviewing details on the legal tampering period and other key dates.

Report: Eagles have a real interest in signing Giants free agent RB Saquon Barkley

Howard Eskin reports that the Philadelphia Eagles are interested in signing New York Giants free agent running back Saquon Barkley

The Eagles need a running back, and three players are testing free agency.

A local star could be looking to make a statement to his current team while remaining in the rugged NFC East.

Howard Eskin does his bit of news-breaking in Philadelphia.

The legendary sports radio host and analyst reports that the Eagles are seriously interested in signing former Penn State star Saquon Barkley.

In 14 games last season, Barkley logged 962 yards and six rushing touchdowns, 41 receptions for 280 yards, and four touchdowns for the 6-11 Giants.

Barkley would pair well with Kenneth Gainwell while giving Philadelphia an explosive playmaker in Kellen Moore’s offense.

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Xavier McKinney post cryptic message on Twitter that could excite Eagles fans

Xavier McKinney says he’s now looking at life from a Birds Eye View ahead of 2024 NFL free agency

Learning to view life from a bird’ s-eye view is essential for success in all areas of life.

Whether in sports, business, relationships, or self-development, having a higher perspective allows us to see the bigger picture and make better decisions based on that understanding.

Xavier McKinney made his first public comment since the Giants decided not to use the franchise tag on the talented safety.

A pending free agent and one of the best safeties in the NFL, McKinney is approaching life from a different perspective, which could benefit the Eagles.

The league’s teams with bird mascots are the Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, and Seattle Seahawks, and McKinney obviously could have been talking about any of them.

Philadelphia will be in the market for a free-agent safety, and McKinney is among the hybrid and versatile defenders who could flourish with Vic Fangio.

McKinney fits the profile of the new age of NFL safety play.

The 2020 second-round NFL Draft pick is just 24 and has been a captain for the past two seasons.

McKinney was sidelined for the first ten games of his rookie season with a broken foot but showed his durability by playing all 1,128 defensive snaps this season.

McKinney can play deep as a free safety, run in the box, and cover tight ends in man coverage.

15 free agents the Eagles can sign that don’t count against 2025 compensatory picks

We’re looking at 15 free agents the Philadelphia Eagles can sign that don’t count against compensatory picks for 2025

The NFL’s new league is less than a week away. With the legal tampering period scheduled to start on Monday, Philadelphia will look to retool on defense while making cost-effective decisions.

All-Pro pass rusher Haason Reddick is the biggest concern this offseason, but the Eagles must also navigate 20 looming free agents.

GM Howie Roseman has clarified that he’s prepared to lose several key starters and retool via the draft with a handful of 2025 compensatory picks.

The formula is simple.

If you lose more unrestricted free agents than you sign, you are eligible for that many compensatory selections. What round they come is determined by how big their contract is.

Roseman and other general managers can take advantage of the rule by signing players released before their contract expires. Those players don’t count toward the formula.

According to Over The Cap, plenty of players who can help the team and not detract from the formula will be available.

Here are 15 players Philadelphia could sign that wouldn’t count against 2025 compensatory picks.