Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley expressed his gratitude to the New York Giants organization as well as their fans in a social media post on Thursday.
"The fans in New York and New Jersey will forever hold a place in my heart," Barkley wrote. "Ultimately, the NFL is a business, and I hope that everyone can respect my decision."
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The 27-year-old spent the first six seasons of his career with the Giants before joining the Eagles on a three-year deal worth $37.75 million in free agency.