Former Eagle Hugh Douglas calls Tiki Barber’s Embiid comment “punch-in-the-face worthy”
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Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Hugh Douglas sharply criticized ex–Giants running back and current media personality Tiki Barber after Barber’s comments about 76ers star Joel Embiid. Douglas described Barber’s take as “punch-in-the-face worthy,” according to the New York Post.
The exchange surfaced on May 7, 2026, when Douglas reacted to Barber’s assessment of Embiid. While details of Barber’s original remarks were not included in the Post’s report, Douglas made it clear he found them disrespectful, singling out Barber during a media appearance and repeating the blunt phrase.
Douglas, 52, played six of his 10 NFL seasons in Philadelphia and remains popular among Eagles fans for his outspoken style. Barber, 51, spent his entire 10-year career with the Giants and has worked in broadcasting since retiring in 2007.
The two former NFC East rivals have crossed paths frequently in the media, but Douglas’ latest outburst underscores lingering tensions when it comes to opinions on high-profile athletes like Embiid, the reigning NBA MVP.
Source: New York Post
