Saquon Barkley felt slighted by the New York Giants prior to signing with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024. Barkley turned that emotion into production, winning NFL's Offensive Player of the Year en route to an Eagles Super Bowl victory.
After an up-and-down tenure with the Giants in which he dealt with several injuries and poor offensive-line play, Barkley had one of the greatest seasons of all time by a running back with his new team in 2024.
Here's all the latest on Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley including news, stats, records & history.
Player Information
Name | Saquon Rasul Quevis Barkley |
Position | Running Back |
Age | 28 |
Height | 6-0 |
Weight | 233 lbs |
Birthday | February 9, 1997 |
Birthplace | The Bronx, New York |
College | Penn State |
Draft | 2018: Rd 1, Pk 2 (NYG) |
Pro Experience | 7 Seasons |
Team(s) | New York Giants (2018-2023), Philadelphia Eagles (2024-) |
Career Stats
Games Played | 90 |
Rushing Attempts | 1,546 |
Rushing Yards | 7,216 |
Receptions | 321 |
Receiving Yards | 2,378 |
Total Touchdowns | 62 |
Single Season Rushing Career Highs
Attempts | 345 (2024) |
Yards | 2,005 (2024) |
Touchdowns | 13 (2024) |
Awards & Honors
1x Super Bowl Champion (2024)
1x AP Offensive Player of the Year (2024)
1x AP Offensive Rookie of the Year (2018)
1x First Team All-Pro (2024)
3x Pro-Bowl (2018) (2022) (2024)
Other Achievements
Most rushing yards in a season (including playoffs): 2,504 (2024)
Most scrimmage yards in a season (including playoffs): 2,857 (2024)
One of nine players to rush for 2,000+ yards in a single regular season (2024)
Only player to record two 70+ yard rushing touchdowns in a single game (2024, Week 12 vs. Los Angeles Rams)
Most scrimmage yards in a game by a Philadelphia Eagle: 302 (2024)
Playing Style
Barkley is an explosive runner who is always a threat to score no matter the field position. Barkley has exceptionally quick feet to make sharp cuts that make him impossible to tackle in the open field.
His agility allows him to create something out of nothing, as he can evade defenders in the backfield and turn a negative looking play into a positive play.
Barkley also has plenty of strength - he can lower his shoulder and run through arm tackles as he trudges his way through the front seven to reach the open field.
His receiving skills are excellent as well, showcased by his 91 receptions in his rookie year.
Salary and contract
After the Super Bowl, the Eagles gave Barkley a two-year contract extension worth $41.2 million. This extension made him the highest paid running back in the NFL and, per year, is the most lucrative deal for a running back in history.
