Saquon Barkley has declined an invitation to join President Donald Trump's council on sports, fitness, and nutrition.

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.

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.