Barkley Says NFL Rules Forced Him Out of Polymarket Stake

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley says he left his investment in Polymarket after the NFL informed players that league rules prohibit them from investing in or promoting prediction-market companies. The NFL confirmed that the prohibition applies to prediction markets, while declining to discuss Barkley’s specific situation. Barkley described the departure in an interview, saying he previously held equity in the company and had to get out after the league clarified its rules. He said the NFL briefs players before each season on permitted investments, endorsements and other activities. The timing of his sale and the value of his stake have not been reported. A profile published in September 2025 listed Polymarket among Barkley’s startup investments. That profile put his total investments across several startups at more than $500,000, but did not specify how much was invested in Polymarket. The investment was reported as part of a broader portfolio that included technology companies. The NFL said its rules bar players from investing in or promoting sportsbooks and prediction markets. The league declined to comment on Barkley’s case, and Polymarket also declined to...