Saquon Barkley: Extension| New Contract| Stats

March 5, 2025 Gurmeet NFL, Trending Sports News 0

The reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year just secured his future, signing a two-year extension that keeps him locked in through the 2028 season. Today we will discuss about Saquon Barkley: Extension| New Contract| Stats.

Saquon Barkley: Extension| New Contract| Stats

Saquon Barkley (born February 9, 1997) is a dynamic American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. A former Penn State standout, he shattered multiple school records in just three seasons before declaring for the NFL Draft, where he quickly made a name for himself as one of the league’s most electrifying playmakers.

Extension

Saquon Barkley: Extension| New Contract| Stats

Saquon Barkley’s new two-year, $41.2 million extension sets a historic benchmark, making him the first running back to secure an annual salary of at least $20 million. According to ESPN, $36.2 million of the deal is fully guaranteed, with an additional $15 million available through incentives, further solidifying his status as one of the league’s highest-paid playmakers.

New Contract

The Philadelphia Eagles and Saquon Barkley have agreed to a groundbreaking two-year contract extension worth $41.2 million in new money, per NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. Sources indicate the deal includes $36 million in guarantees, with an additional $15 million available through incentives.

With an average annual value of $20.6 million, Barkley becomes the first running back in NFL history to earn over $20 million per year. His $36 million in guaranteed money is also the highest ever for a running back on a contract of three years or fewer, according to Over The Cap.

Just last offseason, Barkley signed a three-year, $37.75 million deal with $26 million guaranteed. Now, with this extension, he’s secured through the 2028 season, further cementing his place as one of the league’s highest-paid and most impactful offensive stars.

Stats

Rushing Receiving Fumbles
CAR YDS AVG TD LNG REC YDS AVG TD LNG FUM LST
345 2,005 5.8 13 72 33 278 8.4 2 43 2 1
91 499 5.5 5 78 13 75 5.8 0 22 0 0
1546 7,216 4.7 48 78 321 2,378 7.4 14 65 8 4
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