Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said he did not accept President Donald Trump’s invitation to serve on his council on sports, fitness and nutrition as part of the newly signed executive order to to restore youth physical fitness across the United States.

Barkley told reporters after Monday’s practice that he was “shocked” to find out that his name was mentioned, and that he declined the opportunity after speaking with his family.

“A couple months ago it was brought to my team about the council. So I’m not really too familiar with it,” Barkley said . “I felt like I am going to be super busy so me and my family thought it would probably be of best interest to not accept that. I was definitely a little shocked when my name was mentioned. I’m assuming it’s something great so I appreciat

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