Following Saquon Barkley’s divisive move to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles, Tiki Barber didn’t mince words, declaring the former New York Giants running back “dead to me.” However, while Barber harbored his feelings, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson opted for a more lighthearted approach, seizing the opportunity to have a playful dig at Barber.
When Geno Stone made his departure from the Baltimore Ravens official, inking a two-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals, Jackson found a moment ripe for jesting with Barber. He extended his congratulations to Stone, effectively trolling Barber in the process.
Barber’s sentiments about Barkley’s move were aired on WFAN, expressing his disappointment given the Eagles’ status as a divisional rival to the Giants. Interestingly, the Bengals, now Stone’s team, fall into the same category as rivals to the Ravens. Stone’s significant deal with the Bengals, announced on the initial day of free agency, further fueled the dynamics.
With Stone set to face off against the Ravens, including Jackson, twice a season, his departure reverberated through the league.
His impactful performances for the Ravens’ top-ranked defense last season, boasting seven interceptions and an impressive 40.1 passer rating in coverage, underscored his value. Amidst the shifting landscape, with additions like Marcus Williams and Kyle Hamilton, Stone’s move elsewhere became inevitable.
In the midst of it all, Jackson found amusement in the situation, taking a light-hearted jab at Barber amid the NFL’s free agency buzz.
