Overview

• In a Sports Illustrated interview, the Eagles star said his best football is ahead and identified himself as the league’s top running back.
• He labeled Bijan Robinson the most naturally talented runner and praised Jahmyr Gibbs as another rising standout.
• Barkley contended that a few injury-marred mega deals drove teams to suppress pay for the position and called the devaluation talk a tactic to keep costs down.
• His comments come after a 2,005‑yard, 13‑TD 2024 that earned Offensive Player of the Year honors as Philadelphia captured the Super Bowl.
• He invoked a more patient Tiger Woods and Floyd Mayweather mindset entering the season, with the Eagles opening against the Cowboys in Week 1.