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.

Saquon Barkley has declined an invitation to join President Donald Trump's council on sports, fitness, and nutrition.

Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley told reporters he declined an invitation to serve on President Donald Trump’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. The clarification came days after Trump signed an executive order bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test for students in public schools and mentioned Barkley as one of many prominent sports figures on the council.