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Nick Sirianni gave Saquon Barkley the chance to go for a career-high but the running back declined

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After the Eagles big win over the Giants on Sunday, head coach Nick Sirianni was asked whether they considered keeping Saquon Barkley in the game given he was only 13 rushing yards from a career-high day. Sirianni explained that he spoke to Barkley on the sideline, and left the decision up to the RB. The head coach was effusive in his praise for Barkley, who was fine coming off the field and wanted the other guys to get the carries.

The Eagles released video of that exact moment, and it shows what a great and selfless leader Barkley is, and also how Sirianni takes care of his players.