Barkley became the first Eagles player — and just the ninth in NFL history — to rush for 2,000 yards in a season. Now, he's looking to capitalize on that achievement.
NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders believes the 2024 MVP should go to Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and his offensive line. Barkley, 27,
Barkley didn't get another chance at topping 2,105 rushing yards, but he did match Dickerson's historic 1984 season in another area.
Saquon Barkley, Giants and John Mara
Saquon Barkley is not playing against the Giants, and his season ends with 2,005 rushing yards, 100 shy of Eric Dickerson's NFL single-season record.
Although he won't be playing in the Eagles' season finale on Sunday, running back Saquon Barkley is in attendance at Lincoln Financial Field—and he's rocking a sweet t-shirt during warmups.
From pink jeans to Prada to a perfectly-timed backwards hat, Barkley places his trust in stylist and former teammate Joshua McPhearson to have the running back looking good in his first Eagles season.
The Eagles are resting Barkley and their starters because the team is locked into the no. 2 seed in the NFC playoff field with nothing to gain or lose as a result of Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Giants. The Eagles will host the Green Bay Packers or the Washington Commanders in the NFC Wild Card round next week.
Teams have devalued the position in recent years, but the best offenses this season have elite backs as their catalysts.
The Philadelphia Eagles will officially rest Saquon Barkley, effectively ending his chance at securing the rushing yards record from Eric Dickerson.