Overview

• Barkley told reporters after mandatory minicamp that balancing heavy lifts with recovery has him feeling like he’s just entering his prime.
• He walked back comments about retiring “out of nowhere” from the Green Light podcast and affirmed he does not plan to retire anytime soon.
• In March, Barkley secured a two-year, $41.2 million extension that made him the highest-paid running back in the NFL.
• Philadelphia’s coaching staff and trainers are collaborating on individualized plans to manage his carries and mitigate fatigue following his record-breaking usage last season.
• His 2024 campaign produced an NFL record 2,504 yards from scrimmage, topped NFLPA retail sales, and earned him the cover of Madden NFL 26.