Saquon Barkley Breaking Logan Paul’s Ankles in Practice Leaves NFL Fans in Stitches – “NOT an Athlete”

WWE star Logan Paul will play alongside Saquon Barkley and other NFL stars at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic.

Saquon Barkley Breaking Logan Paul’s Ankles in Practice Leaves NFL Fans in Stitches – “NOT an Athlete”

Saquon Barkley and Logan Paul (Image via Overtime/Wrestle Features/X)

In Short
  • Logan Paul claimed he was more athletic than NFL stars, sparking backlash from fans.
  • Saquon Barkley showcased his skills by leaving Logan Paul off-balance during a practice juke.
  • Fans reacted with humor, highlighting the difference between true football athletes and Paul.

Not long ago, Logan Paul irked NFL fans when he repeatedly undermined the likes of Saquon Barkley and other football stars by claiming he was more athletic than they were.

This series of attacks started after Tom Brady poked fun at WWE wrestlers and their apparent lack of the sheer athleticism that professional football players possess.

Since then, the part-time YouTuber has been on the counterattack, suggesting that wrestlers can do anything the NFL stars can, and more.

He posted videos of his highlights, which again drew some mockery from the seven-time Super Bowl champion. But that only accentuated Paul’s retorts.

The 30-year-old had earlier replicated Saquon Barkley’s reverse hurdle, suggesting it was too easy for someone like him to do, and then followed it up by stating that 99% of NFL stars cannot hold a candle to WWE athletes.

Finally, it was time for the truth to emerge, and clips from the Fanatics Flag Football practices were doing the rounds. In one of the clips, Barkley is seen going at Logan Paul, only for him to juke before taking off to his left.

Fans troll Logan Paul after Saquon Barkley leaves him in the dust

What fans, particularly those from the world of football, could not imagine was seeing Logan Paul get his ankles broken as Saquon Barkley completed his juke move.

The WWE star tried to keep up with the Philadelphia Eagles superstar’s first attempt, but then just lost his footing on the next. Fans were left in stitches watching Paul get a taste of what true football athletes can do.

Social media is riddled with reactions, most of which were either trolling the part-time boxer, or with some pointing out that reality finally hit the father of one. Check out examples of those reactions below.

Logan Paul may have tried to hold his ground, but found out that keeping up with arguably the NFL’s best running back is not as easy as it seems.

He might have better luck against a straight runner like Derrick Henry, but the shifty ones like Saquon Barkley, or even rookie Ashton Jeanty, who is also playing in this Fanatics Flag Football Classic tournament on Saturday, will be a task.

Saquon Barkley has high praise for Odell Beckham Jr.

Saquon Barkley juking Logan Paul will help divert attention from the Philadelphia Eagles’ effort to get wide receiver AJ Brown a trade to a destination he likes.

Odell Beckham Jr., Kyle Juszczyk, 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan, and Saquon Barkley
Odell Beckham Jr., Kyle Juszczyk, 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan, and Saquon Barkley (Image via SF Niners/X)

The running back tried to mediate between the latter and quarterback Jalen Hurts last season, but could not make the situation any better.

Now, as he waits for the front office to do its job, the 2024 rushing yards leader focused all his attention on the Fanatics Flag Football Classic.

One of the events they wanted players to do was to pass the phone. While starting the event, Barkley handed the phone to Odell Beckham Jr., suggesting that the WR was someone he felt was one of the most dynamic in the game.

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