The Philadelphia Eagles are determined to retain Saquon Barkley as the NFL trade deadline approaches, despite a challenging 2-5 start to the season. According to reports from NFL Network, the team is not looking to move on from Barkley, whose role has diminished recently.

Barkley, 29, has two years and $35 million left on his contract. Sources indicate that general manager Howie Roseman has signaled to potential trade suitors that Barkley is off the market ahead of the November 10 deadline. While there is interest from other teams, Philadelphia aims to maintain its current offensive structure through 2027, hoping for a turnaround this season.

Last season, the Eagles were active buyers at the trade deadline, acquiring talents like edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and cornerbacks Jaire Alexander and Michael Carter II. However, with Jalen Hurts sidelined for the season and the team's playoff hopes fading, the Eagles might pivot to a selling strategy this year.

Barkley has struggled with injuries, playing only nine snaps in last week's game against the Dallas Cowboys due to a back issue. This season, he has accumulated 244 yards and one touchdown on 43 carries. His performance has significantly dropped from his earlier seasons, where he averaged 312 carries and 1,572 yards per season.

Despite his injury, Barkley is expected to participate in this Sunday’s matchup against the Washington Commanders. With four other running backs on injured reserve, the team looks to Barkley, along with Jaydon Blue and Elijah Mitchell, to step up. Barkley expressed his determination to play, stating, "I like playing football, so if I have an opportunity to play, I'm going to try my best to play."