Philadelphia Eagles star player Saquon Barkley expressed strong frustration with joint practices during preseason training in 2026. In talking to the press, Barkley openly admitted his hatred for this NFL tradition during team sessions against the New England Patriots. The workouts also brought reactions from Patriots reporters, who highly evaluated Eagles player Hailey Hunt during practice drills.
Meanwhile, Barkley's teammates are actively discussing his overall workload for the team. Eagles player Lane Johnson and other teammates are anticipating Barkley receiving a larger responsibility in the offense during the approaching season.