Saquon Barkley, born as Saquon Rasul Quevis Barkley on February 9, 1997, in The Bronx, New York, is currently one of the best running backs (RBs) in NFL history. On March 4, 2025, he signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles worth USD 41.2 million, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. The deal also includes approximately USD 36 million in guarantees and up to USD 15 million in incentives. In September 2025, Barkley’s Eagles teammates declared him the ‘Number one player in the NFL’ right now after winning Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles running back’s 2025 season struggles, contract, and performance update in the NFL
Surprisingly, Saquon Barkley hasn’t been the same in the initial phase of the ongoing 2025 NFL season. The Philadelphia Eagles haven’t dominated the games as fans and NFL fandom expected from the defending champions. The 28-year-old had a monumental drop from 125.3 yards per game to registering only 52.7 yards per game in the 2025 season so far. With a significant drop in his form, critics have started questioning his commercial commitments.
