Is Saquon Barkley trying to make Jason Kelce reconsider his retirement from the Philadelphia Eagles?
During the latest episode of the podcast “New Heights” with the Kelce brothers, Berkley made a special guest appearance. Because Barkley, of course, joined the Eagles this offseason. This comes just days after Jason announced his retirement.
With the addition of Barkley, Jason admitted in a previous episode that he knew something big like this was going to happen and it would feel like something special was missing on the field. However, he is happy with his decision and he plans to support his former team throughout the 2024 season, he said.
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Jason Kelce of the Eagles announces his retirement at the NovaCare Complex in Philadelphia on March 4, 2024. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
But Barkley executed his best recruiting tactics when he had the chance to be on the show.
“I’m like a kid in a candy store,” Barkley told Jason and Travis Kelsey. “I’m happy. It’s a fresh start. I can’t wait to see everyone and get out there and play ball.”
“Hey, it’s going to be a lot of fun to watch. It’s going to be a lot of fun to be a part of. It’s going to be great,” Jason replied.
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That’s when Barkley found an outlet to drop some witty comments on the future Hall of Fame center.
“You don’t have to look, you understand?” Berkeley said with a smile.
But Jason doubled down.
Running back Saquon Barkley speaks at a press conference after signing with the Philadelphia Eagles. (Kyle Ross-USA Today Sports)
“I’m not going back and I don’t want to do it,” he said with a laugh. “So please don’t ask.”
Kelce stands by his decision after leading the Eagles’ offense for 13 seasons and winning a Super Bowl, but New York Giants fans say Barkley is starting a new chapter with “the enemy.” It’s in.
Barkley admitted that the Houston Texans were initially interested in him, but it soon became clear that Philadelphia wanted him in their building.
Barkley couldn’t have been happier when he signed a three-year contract with a maximum value of $46.76 million and an average annual value of $12.583 million.
Eagles recruit Saquon Barkley tried to lure Jason Kelce back to the team after he announced his retirement. (Getty Images)
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“I’ve been there less than four hours, but you can feel the energy,” Barkley explained as he entered the Eagles’ training facility to make his contract official.
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