Nationwide — Saquon Barkley has signed a contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, making him the highest-paid working again in NFL historical past. This comes only a yr after he joined the workforce, led them to a Tremendous Bowl victory, and received the NFL Offensive Participant of the 12 months award.
In response to the Associated Press, Barkley’s new contract is price $41.2 million, with $36 million assured and as much as $15 million in incentives.
Barkley had a historic season, breaking an NFL document for speeding yards in a single season, together with the playoffs, with 2,504 yards. This surpassed Terrell Davis’ 1998 document of two,476 yards. He additionally set a franchise document with 2,283 yards from scrimmage, contributing 34.8% of the Eagles’ whole offense and scoring 15 touchdowns.
Eagles Govt Vice President Howie Roseman referred to as Barkley’s efficiency “the perfect season for any ability place participant in NFL historical past.” Head Coach Nick Sirianni praised Barkley for his management, work ethic, and teamwork, highlighting his distinctive skills, each on and off the sphere.
Barkley took to Instagram to precise his gratitude, writing, “Overflow! Grateful for the Eagles Group, grateful for my workforce, grateful for the wonderful followers in Philly. Fly Eagles Fly.”
