“Forgot his new red hat” - NFL fans troll Saquon Barkley as Eagles RB arrives at 2025 Met Gala

Modified May 06, 2025 01:35 GMT

The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" - Arrivals - Source: Getty

Saquon Barkley win the Super Bowl for the first time ever in the 2024 season. Now, almost three months after that game, he can add another milestone in his life: Met Gala attendee.

The Philadelphia Eagles running back was spotted at Monday's art festival wearing a black Thom Browne suit and glossy shoes:

Barkley was among a group of NFL stars who attended the event, alongside current quarterbacks Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, and Russell Wilson; former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson; and Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens.

Saquon Barkley told to "buy a clue" after metting with US President Donald Trump

Late last month, fans formulated negative opinions about Saquon Barkley agter he golfed and chatted with US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, a day before his Eagles visited the White House. Responding to the criticism, he wrote this on social media:

Eventually, a prominent figure would join them: Michelle Briant, columnist for the Milwaukee Courier, an African-American weekly newspaper. According to her, the reigning Offensive Player of the Year should "buy a clue" and know that the NFL has historically been politically charged - but especially even moreso during Trump's tenure, which has seen the commission of acts that can be seen as discriminatory:

She concludes by listing multiple black athletes who became sociopolitical icons, including Colin Kaepernick.

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Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Andre is always on the lookout for fresh perspectives in a story and ensures complete factual accuracy by double-checking all information before using it in his articles. He has an innate understanding of how to present information in an efficient and compelling way.

Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.

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