Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley says he was “definitely a little shocked” to hear his name associated with former President Donald Trump’s newly formed National Sports Council—especially since, according to him, he turned the opportunity down.

President Donald Trump's White House announced Friday that Saquon Barkley would be a member of his newly formed council on sports, fitness and nutrition. It appears that was news to Barkley. Barkley said Monday that he was "shocked" that his name was included as a council member and that he will not be participating.

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley says he is not on President Trump's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition.