Eagles Star Saquon Barkley Trolls Rams' Jared Verse On Explosive Touchdown Run

Verse called out Philadelphia fans earlier in the week and Barkley took the opportunity to troll him on a scoring run.

Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) reacts against the Green Bay Packers in the fourth quarter in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Former Florida State star and Los Angeles Rams standout, Jared Verse, was born in Ohio and spent his prep career in Pennsylvania. With that being said, he hasn't garnered much support close to home this week after expressing his distaste for Eagles fans leading up to the playoff matchup against Philadelphia this weekend.

Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley responded to Verse's comments, believing it wasn't the smartest thing for the rookie to say. Barkley found himself in a position to troll Verse in the first half of Philadelphia and LA's divisional clash.

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Late in the first quarter, Barkley exploded right through the middle of the Rams' defense, finding himself with plenty of open room for a 62-yard touchdown. At the end of the run, he spotted a familiar face looking to chase him down.

Barkley looked back and saw Verse in pursuit, slowing down the jets slightly to showboat as he cruised into the end zone. Regardless, Verse never gave up on the play and showed off ridiculous speed at his size.

SAQUON BARKLEY OH MY

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Verse has since responded with a sack in the first half, joining fellow FSU standout Braden Fiske with a takedown of Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts. The Eagles are holding on to a slim lead with halftime coming up.

Which Former Florida State Players Are On NFL Teams?

RB Trey Benson - Arizona Cardinals

DB Jammie Robinson - Arizona Cardinals

DL Eddie Goldman - Atlanta Falcons

WR Keon Coleman - Buffalo Bills

DL DeMarcus Walker - Chicago Bears

K Dustin Hopkins - Cleveland Browns

QB Jameis Winston - Cleveland Browns

DL Mario Edwards Jr. - Houston Texans

DB Ronald Darby - Jacksonville Jaguars

DB Jarrian Jones - Jacksonville Jaguars

DL Fabien Lovett Sr. - Kansas City Chiefs

DL Derrick Nnadi - Kansas City Chiefs

DB Derwin James Jr. - Los Angeles Chargers

DB Asante Samuel Jr. - Los Angeles Chargers

DL Braden Fiske - Los Angeles Rams

OLB Keir Thomas - Los Angeles Rams

OLB Jared Verse - Los Angeles Rams

DE Janarius Robinson - Las Vegas Raiders

DB Jalen Ramsey - Miami Dolphins

RB Cam Akers - Minnesota Vikings

TE Jaheim Bell - New England Patriots

OLB Brian Burns - New York Giants

K Graham Gano - New York Giants

OLB Jermaine Johnson - New York Jets

QB Jordan Travis - New York Jets

WR Ontaria Wilson - New York Jets

OLB Josh Sweat - Philadelphia Eagles

WR Johnny Wilson - Philadelphia Eagles

LB Tatum Bethune - San Francisco 49ers

DB Renardo Green - San Francisco 49ers

OL Bobby Hart - Washington Commanders

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