Philadelphia Eagles announces major news after making historic $41.2m Saquon Barkley decision
THE Philadelphia Eagles have announced that Saquon Barkley has signed a new two-year contract extension.
Barkley, 28, will reportedly become the highest paid running back in NFL history with his new terms worth an eye-watering $41.2MILLION.
GettySaquon Barkley has signed a two-year extension with the Philadelphia Eagles[/caption]
The contract will make Barkley the first ever running back to earn over $20m per season.
It’s understood that the deal includes $36m fully guaranteed, with an additional $15m in incentives and escalators available.
Barkley’s record-breaking contract comes after a record-breaking season for the former New York Giants star.
The Super Bowl champ was named Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for an all-time league record of 2,504 yards.
While he could have broken the regular-season rushing record too if he hadn’t been rested for Week 18.
Many have suggested that Barkley’s campaign is the greatest single season by a running back in NFL history.
While Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman labelled it as: “the best season for any skill position player in NFL history.”
And now he is tied down to the Eagles until 2028, signing his extension just one year into his initial contract from the last off season.
NFL important dates 2025 season
March 12 - Free Agency begins
April 24-26 – NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
September 4 – 2025 season opener (TBC vs Eagles)
November 27 – Thanksgiving Day triple header
January 4, 2026 – End of regular-season
February 8, 2026 – Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California
Head Coach Nick Sirianni said: “It’s very obvious when you watch the tape how good of a player he is, right.
“But the things that he has that he brings to our football team as far as his leadership, his work ethic. He’s an awesome teammate.
“Those are the things that make him very special.
“And that’s pretty special that I’m saying that even more after you see him jumping over guys backwards and all that stuff”.
Barkley managed 20 touchdowns last season, sparking his career back into life after a stagnant spell with the Giants.
The second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Barkley won the Offensive Rookie of the Year in his debut season.
But found himself searching for a new franchise after admitting to being “fed up” with negotiations with the Giants.
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