Eric Dickerson, Saquon Barkley
For the third consecutive year, NFL players let their voices be heard on who's the best in the league at each position. The NFLPA released its third
Running back Saquon Barkley and interior defensive lineman Jalen Carter earned the nod for the Birds and, quite frankly, you can’t argue with either selection. This was the first time either made this team.
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,
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.
Asked how the Eagles became so Barkley-focused over the course of the 2024 NFL season, with the PSU-produced back having his best-ever season in South Philadelphia, Moore noted that the Eagles found a formula that worked and have built their identity around it.
Tonya Johnson talked about her son's backward leap and his halted pursuit of the NFL's single-season rushing record.
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.
Saquon Barkley appears set to sit out the Philadelphia Eagles final regular-season game Sunday, denying the running back his chance at breaking Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record.
Saquon Barkley appears set to sit out the Philadelphia Eagles’ regular-season finale Sunday, denying the running back his chance at breaking Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing
Saquon Barkley exceeded expectations in his first year as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles franchise. Through 16 games, Barkley amassed 2,005 rushing yards —
The Philadelphia Eagles will officially rest Saquon Barkley, effectively ending his chance at securing the rushing yards record from Eric Dickerson.