Nationwide — Saquon Barkley has signed a contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, making him the highest-paid working again in NFL historical past. This comes only a 12 months after he joined the group, led them to a Tremendous Bowl victory, and received the NFL Offensive Participant of the 12 months award.
Based on the Related Press, Barkley’s new contract is value $41.2 million, with $36 million assured and as much as $15 million in incentives.
Barkley had a historic season, breaking an NFL document for dashing yards in a single season, together with the playoffs, with 2,504 yards. This surpassed Terrell Davis’ 1998 document of two,476 yards. He additionally set a franchise document with 2,283 yards from scrimmage, contributing 34.8% of the Eagles’ whole offense and scoring 15 touchdowns.
Eagles Government Vice President Howie Roseman referred to as Barkley’s efficiency “the perfect season for any ability place participant in NFL historical past.” Head Coach Nick Sirianni praised Barkley for his management, work ethic, and teamwork, highlighting his distinctive talents, each on and off the sector.
Barkley took to Instagram to precise his gratitude, writing, “Overflow! Grateful for the Eagles Group, grateful for my group, grateful for the wonderful followers in Philly. Fly Eagles Fly.”
