According to CBS Sports' Cody Nagel, Saquon is apparently attempting to create a story by saying the Cowboys or Commanders did not pursue Barkley in free agency following the 2023 season, his last with the New York Giants.

Saquon Barkley didn't have to look far for motivation after signing last season with the Philadelphia Eagles. The former Giants star -- now a Super Bowl champion -- already had plenty of fuel after switching sides in the NFC East,

Saquon Barkley says that the #Commanders did not reach out to him when he was a free agent “Nah, never heard a word from Commanders or Dallas. That’s why it’s BTA when I see them” (via:_jankyrondoclips on TikTok) pic.twitter.com/C35QkO2jrL Last year, Saquon Barkley set a new career high with 2,005 yards on 345 carries and added 13 touchdowns.