Despite recent mentions by President Donald Trump, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said that he will not serve on the president's council on sports, fitness and nutrition.

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has declined President Donald Trump’s invitation to serve on his national sports council on sports, fitness, and nutrition.

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.