In a highly anticipated matchup this Sunday, Saquon Barkley will be making his return to MetLife Stadium, but this time he’ll be donning the green and white of the Philadelphia Eagles as they take on his former team, the New York Giants.
After six seasons with the Giants, Barkley made the move to Philadelphia by signing a three-year deal with the Eagles. This decision is sure to stir up some emotions among both Giants and Eagles fans, as they witness one of their star players switch sides in this heated rivalry.
Despite the potential for a less than warm welcome, Barkley remains optimistic about the reception he will receive from fans. “I don’t expect a great reaction. I don’t expect to be booed,” Barkley told ESPN. “I look at it like this: The Philadelphia Eagles and New York Football Giants probably played in over 200 games. This rivalry was there before me, and it’s going to be there after me.”
This sentiment was echoed by Barkley in a similar response he gave last week, where he expressed his belief that the chapter of his time with the Giants has closed. “Maybe I’m naive, but I think it’s over. That chapter’s closed,” Barkley said. “I truly don’t care no more, and I’m pretty sure fans don’t care no more.”
As the game approaches, all eyes will be on Barkley to see what kind of reaction he does receive from the fans when he takes the field. Will they welcome him back with open arms, or will there be some lingering animosity towards the player who once donned their beloved Giants jersey? Only time will tell as the rivalry between these two teams continues to heat up.
