Jalen Hurts injury fuels Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley trade rumors with Seattle Seahawks emerging as top landing spot

The Philadelphia Eagles’ situation has changed drastically in just six games of the 2026 season. Their ace Super Bowl-winning quarterback, Jalen Hurts, was apparently a victim of “no sleep before a game due to a blood clot as a precaution.”He stayed awake for roughly 36 hours before a game. He played through the game with a blood clot. Later, he was diagnosed with bilateral lung blood clots. He has been declared out for the season.This development leaves Philadelphia with difficult decisions as it continues to salvage a disappointing 2026 campaign.Amid all this, there could be a ray of hope for a player who may play for another contending team and still compete for the Super Bowl. That player is Saquon Barkley. Barkley has emerged as an ideal trade candidate for the Seattle Seahawks.Seattle Seahawks could add Saquon BarkleyAs per CBS Sports’ Carter Bahns, Saquon Barkley is an ideal trade candidate for the Seattle Seahawks.They already have seller’s remorse after trading away their Super Bowl-winning running back, Kenneth Walker III, to the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason. Seattle’s 3-3 season record could be attributed to their second-worst offense of the season. Neither Zach Charbonnet nor Jadarian Price is a No. 1 running back.Bringing Barkley in could give them a true RB1, make Charbonnet RB2 [as he was behind Walker], and make Price a rookie third option.Seattle is in win-now mode, so bringing Saquon could only boost that mode and give them a chance at the Super Bowl again. It may not be possible, but it can’t be ruled out.Barkley’s true explosiveness and ability to contribute as both a runner and receiver make him an attractive option - provided Philadelphia is willing to negotiate a deal. Because Barkley comes with a massive cost. The 29-year-old running back carries nearly $39 million in dead cap value and a nearly $10 million cap hit.Saquon Barkley trade rumorsCategoryDetailsPlayerSaquon BarkleyPresent FranchisePhiladelphia EaglesPossible Trade DestinationsSeattle SeahawksCurrent Contract Status2026 is the second year of his 2025 contract.Contract ValueHe signed a two-year, $41.20M contract, including $36M in guaranteed money and an average annual income of $20.60M.Salary Cap Hit and Dead Cap ValueIn 2026, he is scheduled to earn a $1.30M base salary, a $15.45M signing bonus, and a $100 workout bonus while carrying a $9.88M cap hit and a $38.78M dead cap value.Years LeftUFA [unrestricted free agent] in 2029, two years left.Total Career Earnings$96M over nine NFL seasons with two franchises: New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles.Eagles could trade for enough draft picksSaquon Barkley’s trade departure from the Philadelphia Eagles could come with financial hurdles.A trade could reportedly trigger $26 million in dead salary cap charges in 2027. It could also save $16 million in salary obligations for 2027.His hamstring injury could further affect his trade value.But if the Eagles are offered enough draft picks, that is, young and cheap players, they may consider giving up on their Super Bowl-winning RB, as per NBC Sports.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.