Eagles' Saquon Barkley admits dad would still cheer for Jets over Philly in Super Bowl matchup

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Saquon Barkley’s move to the NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles was a shocking reality for most New York Giants fans. But one fan, arguably Barkley’s biggest, is likely unfazed by the decision. 

During Wednesday’s appearance on the "New Heights" podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce, Barkley revealed his father, Alibay Barkley, would undoubtedly root for his New York Jets if they were to ever face the Eagles in a Super Bowl. 

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates with quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter of a game Dec. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J.  (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Barkley didn’t hesitate when asked who his father, a New York native, would root for, adding his father was born the same year the Jets won their first and only Super Bowl with Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath. 

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Barkley admitted his father would root for him to have "a good game," but when pressed further, he said his father never even wore his Giants jersey.  

"He doesn’t even wear my jersey," Barkley said. "I’m serious. He doesn’t wear my jersey. He wears – I got him a Joe Namath Jets jersey. He wears that jersey.

"He’s never [seen] the Jets win a Super Bowl. I’m pretty sure my dad would — I would hope he would probably switch up. But if I had to take a guess, I think he would probably cheer for the Jets to win the Super Bowl, which is sad to say out loud."  

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley gestures during a press conference after signing with the team. (Kyle Ross/USA Today Sports)

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