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NFL·BREAKING·October 28, 2026 04:23 PM ET

Eagles' Saquon Barkley divests equity stake in Polymarket

NFL told players prediction-market ties are now banned.

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Eagles RB Saquon Barkley said he was forced to divest his equity stake in Polymarket to comply with NFL rules. Barkley Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: The Philadelphia running back told Front Office Sports he sold his ownership interest in the platform to comply with league rules. According to Barkley, the NFL informed players that investing in or endorsing prediction-market companies is prohibited.

Why it matters: The directive extends the league's gambling restrictions to event-contract platforms, which bar players from holding financial stakes in betting-related firms. Compliance removes potential league discipline for Barkley amid ongoing Eagles trade speculation ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline.

By the numbers: Philadelphia holds a 2-5 record and sits at the No. 15 seed on a five-game losing streak following Monday's 38-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

What to watch: On the field, Barkley is listed as questionable after an unpredictable back issue kept him out of the fourth quarter against Dallas, though he noted his hamstring felt fine and expects to play Sunday.

Sources

  • @espnNFL 

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