Xavier McKinney will not be joining Saquon Barkley in Philadelphia.
The former New York Giants safety is instead signing with the Green Bay Packers, according to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter. The four-year contract is said to be worth $68 million.
Multiple reports indicated the Eagles were serious bidders for McKinney’s services.
There was also thought that Philly might especially appeal to McKinney due to his friendship with Jalen Hurts (as pointed out by my BGN Radio co-host Jimmy Kempski).
But the Eagles will now need to look elsewhere for safety help.
The good news is that there are still a number of options available to them in free agency. Players currently still available include, but are not necessary limited to, the likes of Justin Simmons, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Kamren Curl, Geno Stone, Quandre Diggs, Eddie Jackson, Jeremy Chinn, and so on.
It’ll be interesting to see what the Eagles do now that McKinney is off the board.
Eagles reach free-agent deals with Saquon Barkley and Bryce Huff, AP source says
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles decided Saquon Barkley was the rare running back they were willing to make a financial splash on — a move made even more rewarding by prying him away from the NFC East rival Giants.
FILE – New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley runs for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to contracts with former New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley and former New York Jets defensive end Bryce Huff, two people familiar with the deals told The Associated Press on Monday, March 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) CC
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles decided Saquon Barkley was the rare running back they were willing to make a financial splash on — a move made even more rewarding by prying him away from the NFC East rival Giants.
The Eagles agreed to contracts with Barkley — long the face of the New York Giants — and former New York Jets defensive end Bryce Huff, two people familiar with the deals told The Associated Press on Monday.
Barkley is set to sign a three-year deal for $26 million guaranteed and $37.75 million overall, while Huff is getting a three-year deal for $51 million, according to the people who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because free agents can’t officially sign with new teams until Wednesday.
