Overview
- Barkley told reporters he wants "to say f—k everybody" who doubts him and said he believes he can stay at an elite level for "another five more years."
- His production dipped in 2025 to 1,140 rushing yards after a 2,005-yard season in 2024, and his rushing success rate fell from 52.5 percent to 46.1 percent.
- Analysts and coverage link the drop to an enormous 2024 workload: Barkley had 482 touches between the regular season and playoffs, close to the single-season record of 492 touches.
- The Eagles made offensive changes this offseason — Sean Mannion replaced Kevin Patullo as coordinator and A.J. Brown was traded — and Barkley says those shifts plus a longer rest have him ready to be a primary playmaker.
- Running back production usually declines with age, with few top rushers thriving at 29 or older, so Barkley's performance this season will shape both the Eagles' offense and his longer-term standing in the league.