Philadelphia Eagles star player Saquon Barkley expressed strong frustration with joint practices during preseason training in 2026. In recent media interviews, Barkley openly admitted his hatred for this NFL tradition during combined training sessions against the New England Patriots. The workouts also sparked remarks from Patriots reporters, who expressed strong admiration for Eagles player Hailey Hunt during on-field workouts.
Meanwhile, Barkley's teammates are actively discussing his usage rate for the team. Eagles player Lane Johnson and other teammates are predicting Barkley receiving a larger responsibility on the offensive side during the upcoming season.