The NFL is having a look at whether or not the Philadelphia Eagles tampered with former New York Giants operating again Saquon Barkley earlier than the beginning of free company.
Per league guidelines, groups are permitted to enter into negotiations with brokers and representatives of pending free brokers through the two-day authorized tampering interval. Nonetheless, groups can’t communicate to gamers straight until these gamers are self-represented.
The Eagles are accused of violating these guidelines.
Throughout a latest press convention, Penn State head coach James Franklin, who may be very shut with Barkley, revealed that Eagles common supervisor Howie Roseman had spoken to Barkley straight.
“He stated that was one of many first issues that Howie stated to him on the cellphone as a part of his gross sales pitch,” Franklin stated. “Not solely the Philadelphia Eagles and that that but in addition the reference to Penn State and the fan base as effectively. So only a actually cool alternative.”
Though the Giants have declined to touch upon the matter, the NFL will look into the potential tampering.
Per a league supply, the NFL is trying into potential tampering by the Eagles and the Falcons associated to the free-agent signings of Saquon Barkley and Kirk Cousins.
— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) March 14, 2024
The Eagles, who signed Barkley to a three-year deal value $37.7 million, have denied the allegations.
If the NFL deems the Eagles responsible of tampering, they could possibly be fined and/or stripped of draft picks.
