The NFL is looking 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 in the course of the two-day authorized tampering interval. Nevertheless, groups can’t communicate to gamers immediately until these gamers are self-represented.
The Eagles are accused of violating these guidelines.
Throughout a current press convention, Penn State head coach James Franklin, who may be very shut with Barkley, revealed that Eagles basic supervisor Howie Roseman had spoken to Barkley immediately.
“He mentioned that was one of many first issues that Howie mentioned to him on the telephone as a part of his gross sales pitch,” Franklin mentioned. “Not solely the Philadelphia Eagles and that that but in addition the reference to Penn State and the fan base as nicely. 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 wanting 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 price $37.7 million, have denied the allegations.
If the NFL deems the Eagles responsible of tampering, they might be fined and/or stripped of draft picks.