With Saquon Barkley in their backfield, the Philadelphia Eagles are soaring, and their fans are ecstatic. At the other end of the spectrum, the New York Giants fans are still possibly rueing his departure. Few would have predicted that Barkley would explode for over 2,000 yards and reach the Super Bowl in the first season with his new team. Big Blue has been catching heat — and plenty of trolling — for their decision to part ways with the running back. And the biggest troll of all is Barkley’s 7-year-old daughter, Jada.
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The Giants have managed to win just nine games in the last two years. Their struggles are real. It seems even Jada knew that New York was not the place where her father would win.
Barkley shared a lighthearted anecdote last year about Jada’s reaction to his move to Philadelphia. Back in 2022, she had witnessed the Giants, with her father on the roster, losing to the Eagles in the playoffs. Jada wasn’t happy with what she saw.
Not long after, while at a diner, she spotted a picture of an eagle and immediately smiled, as if drawn to the winning team. So when Barkley broke the news that he was signing with Philly, she became excited.
“She points to the bird and she was like it’s the Eagles. Me and Anna just started laughing. When I told her that we are going to Philly, she kind of was just like — Does that mean we’re going to win now?” Saquon laughed while recalling the moment.
Jada would be beaming now, celebrating with her sibling, as their father stands on the cusp of Super Bowl glory with the Eagles.
Barkley also has a son with his long-time girlfriend, Anna Congdon. The two met at Penn State and have been together since 2017.
Barkley’s little family of four
In 2018, in a span of a month, Barkley’s life changed forever — he became both an NFL player and a father. Just weeks before the Giants selected Barkley with the No. 2 overall pick in 2018, Anna gave birth to Jada.
Saquon embraced fatherhood with open arms, calling it an “honor and a blessing”. He has always expressed his desire to be a role model for his children. Anna, equally thrilled, had shared the news of Jada’s birth on Instagram, marking the beginning of their journey as parents.
Nearly seven years later, Jada is a regular on the sidelines, cheering on her dad. In September 2022, the couple expanded their family, welcoming their son, Saquon Jr., into the world.
“Beautiful baby. He lights up the room. Amazing smile. Jada is being an amazing big sister. Anna, obviously, an amazing mom. We’ve got a beautiful little family,” Barkley had said after Saquon Jr.’s birth.
For now, Philly — and Barkley’s kids — are putting their faith in him to bring home a Lombardi Trophy. Given his track record of delivering when it matters most, the Eagles could end up overcoming the Chiefs this time.