Saquon Barkley is staying in the NFC East and a short drive up the New Jersey Turnpike from New York after agreeing to a 3-year, $37.5 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the contract could be worth up to $46.75 million and includes $26 million fully guaranteed at signing.
Barkley now beats his franchise tag number and has a maximum average-per-year salary of $15.833 million, which would be the second-highest for a running back in NFL history.
🦅🦅
— Saquon Barkley (@saquon) March 11, 2024
In 14 games last season, Barkley logged 962 yards and six rushing touchdowns, 41 receptions for 280 yards, and four touchdowns for the 6-11 Giants.
The Eagles were already stout offensively, and the NFL world reacted to the Barkley news.
Kayvon Thibodeaux
Whyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!! I’m happy My brotha tho…..but damn damn damn!!!!!!!!
— Kayvon Thibodeaux (@kayvont) March 11, 2024
Darius Slay
Yes sir!!! We Litty @saquon welcome my guy! https://t.co/6WflnrN7WP
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) March 11, 2024
Penn State
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) March 11, 2024
Micah Parsons
😂😂😂 sickening https://t.co/82oy6cUJnq
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) March 11, 2024
More Kayvon Thibodeaux
— Kayvon Thibodeaux (@kayvont) March 11, 2024
Marcus Spears
All in 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
— Marcus Spears (@mspears96) March 11, 2024
Tyrann Mathieu
Is this the year saquon runs for 2k?
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) March 11, 2024
Justin Pugh
No @Giants fans can be mad at @saquon . He sacrificed it all for the team and organization. The Giants decided they could only pay him a set amount, Philly was willing to pay more. Plain and simple. Business of football. Will discuss tonight on @NetWorthShow
— Justin Pugh (@JustinPugh) March 11, 2024
Lane Johnson
👀 Howie SZN
— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) March 11, 2024
Tiki Barber
.@TikiBarber has a warning for Saquon Barkley after rumors swirl of interest in playing for the Philadelphia Eagles pic.twitter.com/ZJVs7XIJNF
— WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) March 7, 2024
Jabrill Peppers
They didn’t appreciate you my brother, act a donkey out there in Philly!! https://t.co/ReSMUDuFox
— JP5 (@JabrillPeppers) March 11, 2024
