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'Shocked' Saquon declined Trump sports council

Tim McManus

created: Aug. 4, 2025, 5:37 p.m. | updated: Aug. 4, 2025, 9:43 p.m.

Open Extended ReactionsPHILADELPHIA -- Eagles running back Saquon Barkley did not accept President Donald Trump's invitation to serve on his council on sports, fitness and nutrition, he said Monday, adding that he was "shocked" his name was mentioned as being part of it. "A couple months ago, it was brought to my team about the council. So I'm not really too familiar with it," Barkley said after practice at the NovaCare facility. I'm assuming it's something great, so I appreciate it but was a little shocked when my name was mentioned." Barkley also played golf with former President Barack Obama at Merion Golf Club in October, which he noted in response to criticism he received online after spending time with Trump.

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