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Saquon Barkley linked to Vikings: Injury-hit Eagles weigh options; 5-0 contender eyes rushing boost
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley could become a valuable asset for the Minnesota Vikings alongside Kyler Murray.
By Global Sports Desk
Updated 3 hours ago
Six games into the season, the Philadelphia Eagles have had their worst nightmare come true.
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QB Jalen Hurts is out with blood clots in lungs, OT Lane Johnson retired, C Cam Jurgens was traded to the Baltimore Ravens, LG Landon Dickerson was placed on IR due to a knee injury, RB Saquon Barkley is suffering from hamstring injury,
WR DeVonta Smith missed Weeks 4/5 due to hamstring injury, WR Marquise “Hollywood” Brown suffered from an ankle injury and missed Weeks 3/4/5,
TE Dallas Goedert suffered from a grade 2 MCL sprain, and RB Tank Bigsby had core muscle surgery and was placed on IR. We mean, we could go on; there are ten more players who are/were injured, some placed on IR - countless personnel losses.
Amid all these heartbreaking turns of events for the Eagles, the NFL trade deadline is here - November 10. And the best pick who may look like he could lose an opportunity to compete this season is Saquon Barkley.
The Philadelphia Eagles running back has emerged as the latest trade candidate for the Minnesota Vikings. Barkley has emerged as a potential trade candidate, especially after quarterback Jalen Hurts’ season-ending health setback.
Minnesota Vikings could trade for Saquon Barkley
As per NFLTradeRumors.co’s Ethan Woodie, the Minnesota Vikings are looking for trade candidates, and running back is a position they could improve.Minnesota ranks 12th in the league with 112.7 rushing yards per game. They sit at just 3.8 yards per carry and rank 25th in rushing success rate. They need help with their rushing attack.
Jordan Mason is sidelined with a finger fracture. Aaron Jones is emerging as one of the league's worst starting running backs this season. He is averaging just 0.08 missed tackles forced per attempt and has only 8 explosive runs this season.
They may get Jordan Mason back soon, but an upgrade in the backfield could help. The Vikings have established themselves as a strong contender with a 5-0 start. This start remains afloat because of their defense, which roughly ranks in the middle of the pack and worse in major statistical categories.
The Vikings may also need receiver help. A healthy Saquon Barkley could help in both rushing and receiving. He’s a dual-threat running back. The Vikings could achieve a lot with Kyler Murray [surprise star] and Saquon Barkley [needing a contending team].
Barkley could be the missing piece the Minnesota Vikings need to continue their winning streak and finally have a chance at the Super Bowl. The 29-year-old Penn State alum is a Super Bowl LIX winner and three-time Pro Bowler.
Saquon Barkley trade rumors
| Category | Details |
| Player Name | Saquon Barkley |
| Current Team | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Midseason Trading Spots | Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, and Houston Texans. |
| Present Contract Status | 2026 is the second year of his 2025 contract. |
| NFL Contract Value | Barkley signed a two-year, $41.20 million contract, including $36 million in guaranteed money and an average annual income of $20.60 million. |
| Salary Cap Hit and Dead Cap Value | In 2026, Barkley is scheduled to earn a $1.30 million base salary, a $15.45 million signing bonus, and a $100 workout bonus while carrying a $9.88 million cap hit and a $38.78 million dead cap value. |
| Years Left On The Contract | UFA [unrestricted free agent] in 2029, two years left. |
| Total Career Earnings Over Total NFL season | $96 million over 9 NFL seasons with two teams: New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles. |