Overview

• Saquon Barkley signed a four-year, $68.7 million contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $36 million fully guaranteed.
• The deal averages $20.6 million annually, surpassing Christian McCaffrey’s $19 million per year as the highest for a running back in NFL history.
• Barkley’s 2024 season included 2,504 total yards, a Super Bowl victory, and Offensive Player of the Year honors, cementing his value to the Eagles.
• The contract is structured with void years through 2032 to minimize immediate cap impact, with a modest $8.1 million cap hit in 2025.
• Despite Barkley’s historic deal, NFL executives suggest it may not signal a broader market shift for running back contracts across the league.