Saquon Barkley hates joint practices

NBC Sports • August 20, 2026 • sports

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Eagles running back Saquon Barkley expressed his dislike for joint practices, citing that they often lead to unnecessary conflicts rather than improvement.
Barkley noted that ego and hot-headedness among players can overshadow the purpose of joint practices, which should focus on skill development.
He acknowledged his own role in such incidents but emphasized the need for players to control themselves and avoid immature behavior.
Barkley suggested that players should be able to separate physicality from personal conflicts and not let pushing and shoving affect the quality of practice.