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.

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.