The National Football League (NFL) is investigating allegations of tampering in the recent deal between the Philadelphia Eagles and former New York Giants player, Saquon Barkley. The investigation was sparked by comments made by Penn State Head Coach James Franklin, who previously coached Barkley.
Franklin raised eyebrows when he mentioned that Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman had spoken directly to Barkley, encouraging the running back to return to Pennsylvania. If this is true, it would be a violation of NFL rules. These rules clearly state that teams cannot have direct contact with a player before a certain date.
This rule is in place to ensure fair competition among teams and prevent any undue influence on players' decisions about where they will play next.
Both the Eagles and Barkley have denied any wrongdoing in relation to these allegations. They maintain that all their actions were above board and within the guidelines set out by the NFL.
The NFL has not provided a timeline for when their investigation will be completed. Until then, fans and players alike are left waiting for more information on whether these tampering allegations will affect one of this season's biggest deals.