Eagles running back Saquon Barkley did not accept President Donald Trump’s invitation to serve on his council on sports, fitness and nutrition, he said Monday, adding that he was “shocked” his name was mentioned as being part of it.

Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley told reporters he declined an invitation to serve on President Donald Trump’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. The clarification came days after Trump signed an executive order bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test for students in public schools and mentioned Barkley as one of many prominent sports figures on the council.

After revealing he was "shocked" to have been included on Donald Trump's new council, Saquon Barkley speaks out, admitting he was "shocked."