Saquon Barkley is officially an Eagle in the minds of fans and media after his Monday afternoon exchange with Giants legend Tiki Barber.
Barkley was celebrating a three-year, $37.75 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles when Barber fired this shot at the former Giants superstar.
"You're dead to us"
Tiki reacts to Saquon Barkley reportedly signing with the hated Eagles 😮 pic.twitter.com/fU3hYZaQkV
— WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) March 11, 2024
“He’s dead to us now. You’re dead to us, Saquon,” Barber said Monday. “Good luck, you’re dead to me.”
Barkley responded as only an Eagle could, calling the former Giants running back a “hater.”
@TikiBarber you been a hater since I got to New York … and all the “Dead to me” talk don’t smile in my face when you see me
— Saquon Barkley (@saquon) March 11, 2024
The Eagles and Giants are already must-see TV every season, but the two games this year will certainly be prime-time affairs, especially after New York acquired Brian Burns via trade.
Here’s social media reaction to the back and forth.
Spexvision
Saquon if you’re reading this we will love you in Philly
— spexvision (@spexvision) March 7, 2024
Howard Eskins
What other jersey will #NYGiants fans wear other than 26. The rest of the player jerseys are irrelevant.
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) March 8, 2024
Its A Philly Thing
Nobody cares tiki. The Giants have been losers for a long time now. You think Barkley actually cares about the Giants legacy that was nothing but Ls? 💀
— It’sAPhillyThing (@EaglesStrictly) March 8, 2024
Wavy
Perfect fit in Philly already
— Wavy🌊 (@vladdwavy) March 11, 2024
Philly Dawgs
@TikiBarber when he sees @saquon pic.twitter.com/ULTRZRHCnO
— Philly Dawgs (@PHLDawgs) March 11, 2024
Philly Nation
Oh baby now, WE WILL PROTECT YOU KING
— Philly Nation (@Philly__Nation) March 11, 2024
Complex Sports
Tiki Barber has no love lost for Saquon Barkley 😳
(via: @WFAN660) pic.twitter.com/Rf9mDH2DpR
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) March 11, 2024
Ari Meirov
Saquon Barkley fires back at Tiki Barber… 👀 pic.twitter.com/wr1eSw3pcb
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 11, 2024
Andrew Salciunas
Really appreciating Saquon Barkley roasting Tiki Barber on the timeline right now pic.twitter.com/f3nADViUCb
— Andrew Salciunas (@asalciunas975) March 11, 2024
Chase Senior
Giants fans are crying over Saquon Barkley signing with the Eagles. Loser energy from a fan base that’s seen two winning seasons over the last 11 years.
“Saquon is traitor! He switched up on us!”
Tiki Barber: “Saquon is dead to me!”
Shouldn’t Giants fans be directing that… pic.twitter.com/Xre3ulXOOX
— Chase Senior (@Chase_Senior) March 12, 2024
94WIP
Tiki Barber responds to Saquon Barkley pic.twitter.com/CCFp1J2J2s
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) March 11, 2024
New York Post
Saquon Barkley responds to Tiki Barber saying he's 'dead to me' after signing with Eagles 😳 pic.twitter.com/lVbda8ba7h
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) March 11, 2024
Conor
How I imagine Saquon Barkley sleeps at night knowing he’s dead to Tiki Barber: pic.twitter.com/gDb6cLBSFd
— Conor (@SnipeMyles) March 11, 2024
Lamar Jackson
The MVP even got in on the jokes after seeing one of his teammates exit in free agency.
@GenoStone22 You’re Dead to us, You’re Dead to me‼️ https://t.co/rbvt1qLmmo
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) March 11, 2024