Saquon Barkley reacts to New York Giants releasing QB Daniel Jones

After hearing the news that his former New York Giants teammate Daniel Jones was released by the team on Friday, Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley commented publicly on the move.

“I don’t want to talk too much about it. I’ve been in contact with him. Our friendship has remained close throughout the process of me being here,” Barkley said.

“It’s a shame to see how everything went out there. But I have nothing but good things to say about him. I don’t think you’re going to find anybody who can really say negative things about him, but it’s the NFL. Hopefully, wherever he ends up next, they get a guy who comes in and works.

“It didn’t work out for me over there. I feel good here. Hopefully he can find the same kind of fresh start and success.”

Barkley was the Giants’ 2018 first-round pick (No. 2 overall), and Jones was selected No. 6 overall by the Giants the next season. They were both drafted by former general manager Dave Gettleman.

The two had a close relationship that lasted six seasons and three head coaches (Pat Shurmur, Joe Judge and Brian Daboll). They stood by each other through the ups and downs (of which there were many) and supported each other during their many injuries.

Barkley left via free agency in March and signed a three-year deal with the Eagles. Jones was signed to a four-year, $160 million deal by the Giants last offseason.

The Giants once believed Barkley and Jones would be part of a young core that would carry them to great heights.

Today, Barkley has the Eagles at 8-2 and is a viable candidate for the NFL MVP award. Jones, on the other hand, is heading home to consider his next career move.