In anticipation of the Philadelphia Eagles’ final game against the New York Giants, Saquon Barkley appears to be teasing his former team with a new advertisement.
Barkley, who spent six seasons with the Giants before joining the Eagles recently, was featured in an ad for Unisom, a sleep aid.
The ad included a cryptic message that could be aimed at Giants owner John Mara, who famously expressed concerns about Barkley moving to Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) stands on the field during a timeout against the Washington Commanders during the third quarter at Northwest Stadium. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)
“I heard some of you were having trouble sleeping, so I wrote you a lullaby,” Barkley said in the ad. “Rockabye baby, awake in your bed, as the thought of 2,000 swirls in your head. It sure is tough to lose sleep over football – not for me, though. Good night to you all.”
It seems Barkley is living up to his words, achieving impressive numbers with the Eagles.
The Giants were prominently featured in HBO’s “Hard Knocks” offseason edition, where Mara made the controversial statement during a conversation with general manager Joe Schoen about retaining Barkley, who was drafted second overall by his predecessor Dave Gettleman in 2018.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Barkley will sit out during the playoffs in Week 18, narrowly missing the opportunity to break the NFL’s single-season rushing yard record and sparing the Giants from further embarrassment. Nonetheless, he surpassed the 2,000-yard mark after a stellar performance, making him the ninth player to achieve this milestone.
While Barkley expressed a desire to break the record, he emphasized that the team’s success is a top priority.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. (Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)
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“So I’m down. But in the end of the day, I don’t care for putting the team at risk.”
Instead, he will end the season with 2,005 yards.
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