Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Eagles deny tampering violations in Saquon Barkley deal: report By: FOXNews.com March 14, 2024 at 12:22 PM EDT The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly denied violating the league's tampering rules as it relates to reaching a deal with former New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley. The Philadelphia Eagles are denying tampering suspicions after Penn State head coach James Franklin suggested that Eagles general manager Howie Roseman spoke directly to Saquon Barkley in his pitch to the former New York Giant. Concerns over potential tampering on the Eagles' behalf came from the comments Franklin made to Sports Illustrated in a report published this week. Franklin recalled that Barkley said Roseman painted the deal as a potential homecoming. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"(Barkley) said that was one of the first things that Howie said to him on the phone as part of his sales pitch," Franklin told the outlet. "Not only the Philadelphia Eagles and that but also the connection with Penn State and the fan base as well. So just a really cool opportunity."However, according to a report from ESPN, the Eagles confirmed that all recruiting is facilitated through an agent. A source also told the outlet that the Giants have not reached out to the league regarding the matter. SAQUON BARKLEY BARKS BACK AT TIKI BARBER AFTER ‘DEAD TO ME’ COMMENTS FOLLOWING EAGLES DEAL: ‘YOU BEEN A HATER’The Eagles lured Barkley away from their NFC East rival with a three-year deal worth $37.75 million and includes $26 million guaranteed.The deal makes Barkley the highest-paid running back in franchise history. Barkley, 27, played in 14 games last season, missing three because of a high ankle sprain. He ran for 962 yards and six touchdowns and had 41 catches, including four touchdowns.The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Eagles deny tampering violations in Saquon Barkley deal: report By: FOXNews.com March 14, 2024 at 12:22 PM EDT The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly denied violating the league's tampering rules as it relates to reaching a deal with former New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley. The Philadelphia Eagles are denying tampering suspicions after Penn State head coach James Franklin suggested that Eagles general manager Howie Roseman spoke directly to Saquon Barkley in his pitch to the former New York Giant. Concerns over potential tampering on the Eagles' behalf came from the comments Franklin made to Sports Illustrated in a report published this week. Franklin recalled that Barkley said Roseman painted the deal as a potential homecoming. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"(Barkley) said that was one of the first things that Howie said to him on the phone as part of his sales pitch," Franklin told the outlet. "Not only the Philadelphia Eagles and that but also the connection with Penn State and the fan base as well. So just a really cool opportunity."However, according to a report from ESPN, the Eagles confirmed that all recruiting is facilitated through an agent. A source also told the outlet that the Giants have not reached out to the league regarding the matter. SAQUON BARKLEY BARKS BACK AT TIKI BARBER AFTER ‘DEAD TO ME’ COMMENTS FOLLOWING EAGLES DEAL: ‘YOU BEEN A HATER’The Eagles lured Barkley away from their NFC East rival with a three-year deal worth $37.75 million and includes $26 million guaranteed.The deal makes Barkley the highest-paid running back in franchise history. Barkley, 27, played in 14 games last season, missing three because of a high ankle sprain. He ran for 962 yards and six touchdowns and had 41 catches, including four touchdowns.The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd