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Saquon claps back after Tiki Barber declares him ‘Dead to me’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
For the first time in his career, Saquon Barkley is not a member of the New York Giants. Barkley’s agreement to terms on a contract with one of the Giants’ chief rival has led to a real war of words between him and one of the team’s all-time greats
This afternoon, Barkley agreed to a 3-year contract with the Eagles worth nearly $38 million. Last week, Tiki Barber, the Giants’ all-time leader in rushing yards, was on his WFAN radio show in New York and warned Barkley that if he signed with the Eagles, Giants fans would turn against him.
“The fact that Saquon would even contemplate going to play for that team in Philadelphia is insulting to his Giant history and legacy,” Barber said. “You’re going to turn into one of those people that we hate, and we don’t want that.”
Upon hearing the news of Barkley signing in Philadelphia, Barber was quick and to the point about how he felt.
“He’s dead to us,” Barber said, smiling. “He’s dead to us. You’re dead to us, Saquon! Good luck, you’re dead to me.”
This does seem like a WWE-style heel turn, signing with a division rival. In fairness, though, the Giants had every opportunity to keep him, and all the time in the world to do it, while he was still under contract.
Not long after Barber denounced Barkley’s decision, Barkley took to X (formerly Twitter) to clap back.
@TikiBarber lol yup you’re the prime example of loyalty to a team.. I got the deal I wanted, secured more gm which wasn’t given to me before… so if fans are gonna hate me for that so be it! But I never turned my back on my teammates and always had theirs https://t.co/6aKgJquD0F
— Saquon Barkley (@saquon) March 11, 2024
Barkley tweeted “@TikiBarber lol yup you’re the prime example of loyalty to a team.. I got the deal I wanted, secured more gm which wasn’t given to me before… so if fans are gonna hate me for that…
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Author : NBC Sports Philadelphia
Publish date : 2024-03-12 00:28:49
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