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Saquon Barkley Hints at Sudden, Sanders-Style Retirement Ahead of 2025 Season

He recounted a major back injury from a viral 2024 play after signing a two-year, $41.2 million extension.

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) rushes the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome.
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Overview

  • On Chris Long’s Green Light Podcast Barkley said he might wake up one day and suddenly decide to retire, citing Barry Sanders’s shock exit as inspiration.
  • He confirmed that a backward hurdle over Jaguars defenders in week 9 of the 2024 season left his back locked up during one of the hardest hits of his career.
  • After eclipsing 2,000 rushing yards last season he was named cover athlete for Madden NFL 26 and dismissed concerns over the so-called 'Madden curse.'
  • His record-setting 2024 campaign earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors, a Super Bowl LIX title, and a two-year, $41.2 million contract extension.
  • Entering his eighth NFL season at 28 years old, Barkley has amassed 7,216 career rushing yards and is poised for another peak year in Philadelphia.