NFL - The Athletic on Saquon Barkley

ArticleA.J. Brown trade grades: Eagles did what they had to; Patriots may have overpaidCaptured July 6, 2026

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the heart of the Eagles' offense must come through superstar running back Saquon Barkley and the ground game.

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Becomes the centerpiece of Eagles' offense after A.J. Brown trade; ground-game focus.

Saquon Barkley becomes the heart of the Eagles' offense following A.J. Brown's trade. The source notes that the heart of the Eagles' offense must come through superstar running back Saquon Barkley and the ground game, along with improved line play, as the Eagles experiment with new personnel at receiver.