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.

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.

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