What Are The Tampering Allegations Against Eagles? Explained Saquon Barkley Relation

Running back Saquon Barkley and general manager Howie Roseman’s improper communication during the pre-free agency negotiation window has been refuted by the Philadelphia Eagles.

What Are The Tampering Allegations Against Eagles? Explained Saquon Barkley’s Relation

Pennsylvania native and Penn State alum Barkley signed a three-year, $37.75 million contract with the Eagles, with $26 million fully guaranteed at signing.

James Franklin, his former Penn State coach, said Roseman should not have spoken to Barkley personally during the “legal tampering” period.

Antennas were raised when Eagles general manager Howie Roseman allegedly spoke with Penn State alumnus Barkey directly during the time when teams were only permitted to deal with a player’s representation and not the player directly. Barkley is close with Penn State head coach James Franklin.

Franklin, according to ESPN, said after the news broke of Barkley’s agreeing to terms with the Eagles, “For him now to come back and be able to play within the state, in Philadelphia, he said that was one of the first things that Howie [Roseman] said to him on the phone as part of his sales pitch to him was not only the Philadelphia Eagles and that but obviously the connection with Penn State and the fan base as well.”

Immediately, Franklin’s remarks attracted attention from everyone throughout the NFL. He made statements on Tuesday, which suggested that Roseman had interfered with Barkley, before it was acceptable for team members to have direct contact with free agents.

In a response to Pro Football Talk, the Eagles denied any wrongdoing and said, “All player recruiting is facilitated through the player’s agent.”

Numerous sources state that the Giants are aware that the NFL has been informed about Roseman and Barkley’s suspected illicit communication. However, there hasn’t been any discussion of a potential probe into any manipulation thus far.

Barkley’s Giants contract was set to expire at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, the official start of the 2024 league season, rather than at the end of the 2023 season.

Nevertheless, the “Two-Day Negotiating Period” that the NFL implemented before to free agency allowed the Eagles to get in touch with Barkley’s agent. Teams can get in touch with players’ agents around the league to discuss contracts and determine interest thanks to this provision.

Of course, such a policy has some restrictions.

Did Eagles tamper with Saquon Barkley?

Unless the player is representing himself without an agent, the Eagles have disputed that anything improper occurred within the 52-hour window during which clubs are only allowed to speak with representatives.

How many Pro Bowls does Saquon have?

Saquon Barkley spent six seasons with the Giants as a player. In addition to 288 catches for 2,100 yards and 47 touchdowns, he has 1,201 carries for 5,211 yards. He won the Offensive Rookie of the Year title and was chosen to participate in two Pro Bowls.

Is Saquon Barkley a free agent?

The Eagles sign Saquon Barkley to a three-year, $37.75 million contract when he becomes a free agent.

 

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