Saquon Barkley to sign with rival team
Mar 1, 2018; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley speaks during a radio interview during the 2018 NFL Combine at the Indianapolis Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Saquon Barkley is leaving the New York Giants to sign with one of their biggest rivals.
Barkley agreed to a three-year, $37.75 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. $26 million will be fully guaranteed at signing, and Barkley stands to make as much as $46.75 million with incentives.
Former Giants RB Saquon Barkley reached agreement with the Philadelphia Eagles on a three-year, $37.75 million contract that could be worth up to $46.75M and includes $26M fully guaranteed at signing, per sources.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024
Barkley will presumably become the Eagles’ new lead back, and he beat the franchise tag number in doing so. The two-time Pro Bowl selection overcame injury concerns in 2023 to rush for 962 yards and six touchdowns with the Giants, even as the team struggled. The Eagles should provide him with a situation where he can play significant snaps with a team that figures to be a contender.
The Giants developed Barkley after drafting him No. 2 overall in 2018, and he was initially seen as a foundational player for the organization. Their fans are very unlikely to forgive the running back for making the jump to an NFC East rival like this.