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New York Giants Co-owner John Mara joked Monday that he was upset with Saquon Barkley for the commercial he made, which appeared to falter at the end of his tenure with the team.
Mara famously said on an episode of “Hard Knocks” earlier this year that he would have trouble sleeping if Barkley were traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in the offseason. In fact, Barkley signed with the Eagles and helped them to an NFC East title.
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John Mara stands on the sidelines during the pregame of a game between the New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, December 29, 2024. (Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Barkley’s commercial aired last weekend and Mara spoke about it after he announced the team would retain general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll for the 2025 season.
“I called him before the game and told him I was very upset with him because of our long-standing relationship. He said, ‘What do you mean?’ “I said you could have at least asked me to appear in the commercial with you,” Mara said.
“I said I could have tossed and turned. I said that there is an acting gene in our family. It’s not just my nieces.”
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley looks on before a game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Jan. 5, 2025. (Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)
Mara is the uncle of actresses Rooney and Kata Mara.
Barkley’s commercial for Unisom was released on Thursday.
“I heard some of you were having trouble sleeping, so I wrote you a lullaby,” Barkley said in the ad. “Rockabye baby, awake in your bed with the thought of 2,000 swirling around in your head. It’s really hard to lose sleep while watching football – but not for me. Goodnight everyone.”
Barkley finished with 101 yards just shy of the single-season rushing yards record.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, #26, is congratulated by offensive tackle Jordan Mailata, #68, after Barkley made a long run to him during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, December 13th over 2,000 yards for the season 29. 2024 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Philadelphia plays the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card round of the playoffs.
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