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a day ago
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What Saquon Barkley's retirement talk means for the Eagles
Saquon Barkley has had a whirlwind offseason following the Eagles' Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs in February. Philadelphia's All-Pro running back made waves for a golf outing with President Trump, attended the MET GALA, and served fans cheesesteaks at Geno's after landing the cover of Madden NFL 26. Barkley is loving life, but a recent interview has some Eagles fans nervous about the future. During the most recent edition of the 'Green Light with Chris Long,' Barkley hinted at a looming retirement. 'That's a great question. I'll probably be one of those guys that it would be out of nowhere. I would probably just wake up one day, whether it's next year or two years or four years, and just be like, 'Yeah, it's over.'' Advertisement Barkley then referenced the legendary Barry Sanders, who walked away from the Detroit Lions and peacefully left millions on the table with his decision. 'One of my favorite players of all time, probably my favorite player of all time, is Barry Sanders, so probably similar to that. Maybe one day it will be out of nowhere. I'll probably be ballin' and just be like, 'Yeah,' and call it quits.' Barkley could just be talking and experiencing the varied emotions of an all-time great season and his mortality as a legendary running back who doesn't want to exit the game with a down year or multiple injuries. With Philadelphia five days from a mandatory minicamp, we're examining how Barkley's comments will impact the Eagles. Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) score on a 19-yard touchdown run during the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Barkley's 2024 workload Likely still experiencing some fatigue, Barkley could spend the summer and training camp in bubble wrap after 482 total touches during the 17-game regular season and four-game jaunt to a Super Bowl. According to The Athletic, of the 11 running backs since 2000 with 400+ carries in a single season, none have finished inside the top 15 the following season. That list includes Derrick Henry, Jamal Lewis, and Shaun Alexander. Philadelphia signed A.J. Dillon in free agency, and Will Shipley is a talented dual-threat. With 13 picks in the 2026 NFL draft, the Eagles could add another rusher next year. Barry Sanders affect Sanders rushed for 2,053 yards in 1997, and then the Lions running back only played one more season before walking away. An Eagles repeat could set the table for Barkley to exit stage left, or the running back could play out the deal, ensuring ten years in the NFL. Financial implications Barkley led the charge for running backs to be paid more, and the Eagles running back reset the market entirely, becoming the highest-paid ball carrier in NFL history. Advertisement According to Adam Schefter, the two-year, $41.2 million deal makes Barkley the NFL's first $20+ million a year running back and the highest paid at the position in league history. According to Over The Cap, the extension creates $1,332,000 in salary cap space. Timetable As long as Barkley maintains his elite status, he'll be around until 2027 at the earliest. Barkley's salary isn't guaranteed for 2028, and he has a void year established for 2029 when he'll be 32 years old and count $31 million against the salary cap. The new contract is fully guaranteed for $36 million at the time of signing. The full guarantee includes Barkley's 2025 and 2026 salaries, workout bonuses, and option bonuses. $2.5 million is guaranteed in 2027. Another $15 million in incentives is available. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Saquon Barkley hints at a looming retirement from the NFL
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Eagles star Saquon Barkley makes shocking retirement admission, makes comparison to ex NFL icon
Saquon Barkley talks about his retirement. Source: X Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley may not have any concrete retirement plans but the athlete just made a shock admission regarding when he plans to hang up his cleats. Barkley impressed with his debut season with the team and was quite key in helping the team secure the franchise's second Super Bowl title. Moreover, Barkley is just 28, and he may have quite a few good years left. However, during his appearance on the "Green Light with Chris Long" podcast, Barkley said something which surprised his fans. Former Eagles defensive end Chris Long asked Saquon whether he has thought about his retirement. When will Saquon Barkley retire? Eagles athlete makes surprising admission "I'll probably be one of those guys that it'll be out of nowhere," Barkley said. "I'll probably just wake up one day, whether it's next year or two years or four years, and just be like, 'Yeah, it's over.'" Barkley also drew comparisons to Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, who retired at 31. Barry Sanders, whom Barkley refers to, retired from the NFL on July 27, 1999, just before the start of training camp for what would have been his 11th season with the Detroit Lions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo SAQUON BARKLEY Talks Madden 26 & Philadelphia Eagles + Big Dom Eats Cannolis Sanders had admitted to losing his passion for the game despite rushing for over 1,400 yards in the previous season and being in top form. Barkley noted that, despite his commitment to the league and a strong competitive drive, he could see himself walking away from football without much advance notice. These remarks come on the heels of his stunning first season with the Eagles. After inking a three-year, $37.75 million contract in March 2024, the former Giants star racked up 2,005 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns during the regular season, then tacked on another 499 yards and five scores in the playoffs.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Saquon Barkley says his eventual retirement will probably be 'out of nowhere'
Saquon Barkley isn't hanging up his cleats yet, but don't expect to have a warning before he does. The Philadelphia Eagles running back dazzled during his first season in the City of Brotherly Love, playing a big role in delivering the second Super Bowl victory in franchise history. Advertisement During the June 4th episode of the "Green Light with Chris Long" podcast, Barkley made a different headline this time after he was asked about retirement. The former Eagles defensive end, Long, posed the question about how the star running back will one day walk away from the game. "I'll probably be one of those guys that it'll be out of nowhere," Barkley said. "I'll probably just wake up one day, whether it's next year or two years or four years, and just be like, 'Yeah, it's over.'" While it seems unlikely that retirement could come in the near future for Barkley, it could sound alarms in Philadelphia given the recent run of players calling it an early career. Most recently, it was 29-year-old Frank Ragnow that opted for retirement. The now-former Detroit Lions center was arguably the best in the sport at his position, but said he plans to prioritize is health now. Advertisement In terms of passion for the game, however, Barkley doesn't envision losing that anytime soon. "I don't think I will ever lose that passion," Barkley said. "I'm just a competitor." He added that the competitive nature will always be there, but likened his eventual retirement to Barry Sanders, who shockingly stepped away from the game after just 10 seasons. The Lions Hall of Fame running back retired at age 30. "One of my favorite players of all time, probably my favorite player of all time, is Barry Sanders, so probably similar to that," Barkley said. "Maybe one day it'll be out of nowhere. I'll probably be ballin' and just be like, yeah, call it quits." Advertisement Barkley has certainly achieved plenty in his career to this point. He has won a Super Bowl and was named an All-Pro, the Offensive Rookie of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year and selected to the Pro Bowl three times. In 2024, he was just 101 yards away from setting the NFL's all-time single season rushing record. Despite that lengthy list of accomplishments, Barkley is still just 28 and only has seven seasons under his belt. If Barkley is using Sanders as a reference, that means he feels he still has some unfinished business – even if he's already checked off most of the boxes. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Saquon Barkley retirement? RB says it'll be 'out of nowhere'
USA Today
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
NFL announcement should excite fans of Patriots' throwback uniforms
NFL announcement should excite fans of Patriots' throwback uniforms The NFL announced that teams can now wear throwback uniforms four times during the regular season. That means there could be more of the fan-favorite New England Patriots red jerseys in the 2025 season. The "Pat Patriot" uniforms that were created and made popular in 1960 have stood the test of time. Some would even argue they are the Patriots' best-looking uniforms. The team has turned to the look over the years in throwback uniform games. It always brings back a sense of nostalgia for longtime Patriots fans, while newcomers typically enjoy the red threads as a fashion shake-up for the team. More Pat Patriot can only be a good thing. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye teased the possibility of the team wearing throwback blues back in February. So there could be multiple alternates in play for the Patriots at some point. "I think they may be coming out with a—the fans are wanting some blue, some throwback blues," said Maye on "Green Light with Chris Long." "Those would be sweet. The fans are wanting it, so I think that would be pretty sick." Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
USA Today
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Did Drake Maye tease Patriots bringing back fan-favorite uniforms?
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye teased a potential return of one of the fan-favorite throwback uniforms during an appearance on the 'Green Light with Chris Long' podcast. Maye did not directly say that the organization was going to bring back the uniforms. However, he might have dropped a little hint during the interview. 'I think they may be coming out with a—the fans are wanting some blue, some throwback blues,' said Maye. 'Those would be sweet. The fans are wanting it, so I think that would be pretty sick.' The blue Patriots jerseys were a staple for the organization from 1993-1999. They have experimented with bringing back throwback uniforms before with the team donning the red Pat Patriot uniforms in recent years. #Patriots QB Drake Maye hints that the team might wear some blue throwback uniforms this season: 'I think they may be coming out with a–the fans are wanting some blues. Some throwback blues. Those would be sweet. The fans are wanting it, so that'd be sick.' (🎥: @greenlight) — New England Sports Fellow (@NESportsFellow) February 20, 2025 Blue throwbacks would certainly be exciting for Patriots fans, as it would bring them back to the Drew Bledsoe era. The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback helped set the foundation for the Tom Brady era and was a major part of the transition into the near 20 years of success. Time will tell if it actually happens, but it could be something for Patriots fans to look forward to.
