Saquon Barkley regrets how he handled Giants departure: 'I could've given a proper goodbye'

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Saquon Barkley went from fan favorite to villain in practically the snap of a finger.

The New York Giants selected Barkley with the second overall pick in 2018, a move that continues to be a hot-button topic in the tri-state area.

However, six years later, he is off to their division rival in the Philadelphia Eagles.

Quickly after the news surfaced, Barkley posted two eagle emojis on X. That was just a preview.

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Saquon Barkley, #26 of the New York Giants, looks on from the sideline prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)

The running back was on the record for saying he wanted to be a lifelong Giant, prompting hate on social media. It should be noted that the Giants did not even offer Barkley a contract and released him when they could have franchise-tagged him.

However, the hate did not come from just fans; it even came from a former Giant, Tiki Barber.

Barber said Barkley was "dead" to him, prompting Barkley to call him a "hater since I got to New York." Barkley also made mention that Barber left the Giants abruptly and criticized them shortly post-retirement (they won the Super Bowl in his first year as a former player).

"@TikiBarber lol yup you’re the prime example of loyalty to a team," Barkley wrote on X.

Saquon Barkley, #26 of the New York Giants, warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on Jan. 7, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

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