With his magical season for the Philadelphia Eagles, superstar runner Saquon Barkley is opening up new doors for running backs everywhere. This is especially the case with Barkley playing on a lucrative three-year, $37.75 million contract that is looking like a better investment for Philadelphia every single week.
It wasn't that long ago when it was blasphemous in NFL circles to talk about giving a running back a sizable second contract. Long-term contract
Saquon Barkley continues to string together outstanding performances for the Philadelphia Eagles, and his fellow running backs are thanking him for it.
Robinson had a standout 2024 season, recording a career-high 1,456 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on 304 carries.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson tweeted a message to fellow running back Saquon Barkley after the Philadelphia Eagles advanced to the NFC championship game.
MOBILE, Ala. — With the Eagles advancing to the Super Bowl, Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, a Pro Bowl alternate, was named to replace Saquon Barkley on the Pro Bowl games roster Monday. Robinson had 304 rushes for 1,456 yards and 14 rushing touchdowns last season. He also caught 61 receptions for 431 yards and one touchdown.
After the running back position saw a bit of a decline in respect over the last few seasons, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson sent the ultimate endorsement to Saquon Barkley on X after his impressive performance to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to the NFC Championship game.
The Eagles are going to the Super Bowl and that means the NFL has to replace their Pro Bowlers on the NFC roster for this week's festivities in Orlando.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, now headed to the Super Bowl, may have just had one of the best seasons in NFL history during 2024.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has been named to the Pro Bowl Games later this week in Orlando, replacing Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, who will be playing in the Super Bowl the week after.
Robinson joins right guard Chris Lindstrom and special teams ace KhaDarel Hodge as the Atlanta Falcons' representatives at the Pro Bowl.