Packers consider trading for Eagles running back Saquon Barkley
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 1:09 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
The Green Bay Packers are exploring options to acquire running back Saquon Barkley from the Philadelphia Eagles, as they seek to bolster their offense. The Eagles have faced recent roster changes, including a starting right tackle's retirement. Although Barkley is currently dealing with an injury and is considered week-to-week, he has previously recorded multiple 1,000-yard seasons. The Packers may use running back Josh Jacobs as a trade chip, along with draft picks, to facilitate the deal, depending on the Eagles' willingness to part with Barkley as they reassess their season potential. A trade before the deadline could be contingent on both teams' standings and future plans.
- •Packers aim to strengthen their running game with a trade for Barkley.
- •Barkley is recovering from an injury; his status is week-to-week.
- •Eagles recently lost a starting right tackle and traded a lineman.
- •Packers might trade Josh Jacobs and draft picks for Barkley.
- •The trade depends on the Eagles' approach to their season.
- 1:09 AMYahoo Sports — Packers Urged to Trade for Superstar Running Back
"The Green Bay Packers are going to need a running back to hold things down on offense moving forward. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles just saw their starting right tackle retire and a starting interior lineman get traded. If the Eagles are continuing to sell, the Packers should be buying Saquon Barkley, according to Wendell Ferreira […] The post Packers Urged to Trade for Superstar Running Back appeared first on HEAVY.
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