Philadelphia Eagles star player Saquon Barkley criticized joint practices during preseason training in 2026. In talking to the press, Barkley did not hide his dislike of this NFL tradition during team sessions against the New England Patriots. The workouts also brought reactions from Patriots reporters, who expressed strong admiration for Eagles player Hailey Hunt during on-field workouts.
Meanwhile, Barkley's teammates are focusing on his overall workload for the team. Eagles player Lane Johnson and other teammates are anticipating Barkley receiving a larger responsibility on the offensive side during the approaching season.