Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley said Monday he was surprised to learn he had been named to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition because he had turned down the opportunity earlier this year.

Barkley is one of several top athletes who President Donald Trump named to the revamped council that the president unveiled at a White House event last week. When asked about his appointment on Monday, Barkley said he doesn’t plan to participate.

“Couple months ago it was brought to my team about the council. So, I’m not really too familiar with it. I felt like I’m going to be super busy so, me and my family thought it was probably in the best interest to not accept that,” Barkley told reporters . “So, was definitely a little shocked when my name was mentio

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