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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is entering the 2025 NFL season with a rare combination of momentum and motivation.
After a career-defining campaign in 2024, one that saw him win the Offensive Player of the Year award and earn first-team All-Pro honors while helping the Eagles secure a Super Bowl title, Barkley is not resting on his laurels.
Instead, he is setting his sights even higher, with personal and team goals that could place him in the NFL history books.
Barkley rushed for over 2,000 yards last season, joining an exclusive fraternity of just nine running backs to ever reach that milestone in a single campaign. No player has ever done it twice, a fact Barkley is both aware of and inspired by.
“There’s only nine of us that’s ever done it,” Barkley said during the Eagles’ first day of training camp.
“It’s so hard to do it twice because it’s hard to do it the first time. It’s a crazy thing that I’m even mentioned with those guys. For me, it’s not – 2,000 yards is not the goal. It’s winning Super Bowls and going out there and performing at a high level.”
A historic opportunity behind a dominant line
What makes Barkley‘s lofty ambitions plausible is the elite supporting cast around him, specifically, one of the most dominant offensive lines in recent NFL memory.
Anchored by stalwarts who provide consistent protection and run-blocking efficiency, the Eagles’ offensive front has become a key component of Barkley‘s success. With continuity on the line and a returning core of offensive playmakers, Barkley is set up for another prolific season.
His 2024 performance, which included not only 2,000+ rushing yards but also a heavy contribution in the passing game, earned him a two-year contract extension worth $41.2 million.
That figure makes him the highest-paid running back in league history, an unprecedented achievement in a league where running backs have seen their value questioned due to the position’s physical toll and short career spans.
While individual accolades like another 2,000-yard season would cement Barkley’s place in NFL lore, his focus remains firmly on team success.
“It’s not about chasing stats,” Barkley emphasized. “It’s about going out there every week, executing, and helping this team win championships.”
Legacy on the line
At just 28 years old, Barkley still has the agility, vision, and explosiveness that made him a top draft pick and one of the most dynamic backs of his generation. But it’s his leadership, durability, and evolving football IQ that may ultimately distinguish him as one of the greats.
If he can duplicate, or even come close to replicating, his 2024 production in 2025, Barkley won’t just be a standout of his era; he’ll be carving out a legacy few at his position have ever matched.
As training camp progresses and the new season approaches, all eyes will be on Barkley to see if he can once again redefine what’s possible for modern running backs, both on the field and at the negotiating table.
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