Saquon Barkley questions Jared Verse by calling out Eagles fans

PHILADELPHIA — Running back Saquon Barkley doesn’t believe Los Angeles Rams forward Jared Verse did himself any favors by saying he “hates Eagles fans” before Sunday’s divisional round playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field.

“That’s probably not the smartest thing to say when you come to Philadelphia,” Barkley said. “I’ve been on the other side (as a member of the New York Giants) and even if I felt something, I probably wouldn’t give them any extra fuel. I’m pretty sure Philly fans would. saw. It was already going to be loud and rocking, so this will only add to that.

Verse caught the city’s attention with his comments in the Los Angeles Times, where he called Eagles fans “annoying” and said he had a physical reaction just from seeing the Eagles’ colors. team.

“When I see that green and white, I hate it,” he said. “Actually, I’m upset. Like I’m really hot.”

Verse went to high school in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, about 100 miles northwest of Philadelphia, but that did nothing to stoke Eagles fandom. The Philly faithful further strengthened his position in November by shouting obscenities at him during the Eagles-Rams game at SoFi Stadium in Week 12, according to his account.

The forecast in Philadelphia calls for 3 to 5 inches of snow on Sunday, which could make things even more interesting for Verse and the Rams on game day.

“He’s not the first person to hate Eagles fans. There are a lot of people who don’t like Eagles fans. There are people who played for the Eagles who don’t like the fans Eagles,” Eagles cornerback Darius Slay said. “It comes from sport.

“I think the Eagles fans are excited regardless. They (don’t) need to say another word. And if there’s snow there, I won’t be surprised if snowballs snow are thrown on the sidelines.”

Eagles join wildfire relief efforts

The Eagles announced Friday they will contribute $500,000 to the California Community Foundation to help with relief efforts following the wildfires in Southern California. The Eagles said in a statement that the donation was “a way to help provide critical resources to those affected by the wildfires.”

“Our hearts go out to all those who have suffered from the destruction caused by the wildfires in the Greater Los Angeles area,” said Eagles CEO Jeffrey Lurie. “We are grateful for the heroic efforts of first responders who courageously stepped up to protect those affected. Their courage and sacrifice during this critical time of need is inspiring.