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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Saquon Barkley's recent career confession isn't exactly the news Eagles fans want to hear
Nothing lasts forever. Sometimes, we wish that weren't the case. Sometimes, we wish we could bottle up the best memories, shake them up, stir them up, and pour them into a garden so we can grow more of them. If Saquon Barkley never played another snap for the Philadelphia Eagles, he has done his job and given us enough memories for a lifetime. If Saquon Barkley never played another snap for the Eagles, depending on who you ask, he might already be the best free-agent signing in this franchise's history. Here's the best part. He isn't done! He signed a three-year deal when he joined the organization in March 2024. He signed a two-year extension last March, but don't take anything for granted. There are no guarantees he's sticking around to play it out. Some of these podcasts need to vanish and do so quickly. They do. Every day, new ones are born, and most miss the mark like Charles Barkley hoisting one from the three-point stripe. Names aren't necessary. Let's instead focus on some of the winning brands: New Heights, Exciting Mics, and Green Light with Chris Long are three that come to mind almost immediately. During a recent airing of the latter, Chris interviewed Saquon Barkley for about 43 minutes. It's an intriguing watch, but it offers a sad but honest reminder that even the great Saquon is mortal. "I'll probably be one of those guys that (will announce retirement) out of nowhere. 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. I don't think I will ever lose that passion. I'm just a competitor. The competitive nature is always going to be there." Yeah, after watching Saquon break long runs every week last season and asking ourselves, 'Where has this guy been?', no one wants to envision a world without him. Can we at least get a few more years out of this and, if at all possible, at least one or two more Lombardi Trophies? Then, if Saquon wants to walk away, we would support his decision. He's like the perfect dessert to a five-star meal. He's at the top of his game on the best roster he's ever played on. As Jalen Hurts said towards the end of Super Bowl 59, Saquon was indeed the 'last piece' to the Eagles' championship puzzle. He's also a fan of Barry Sanders, and we know how his career ended. Barkley's following statement was more frightening than the former. "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." Again, no one wants to think about that. Then again, the running back position is football's most punishing. We've seen Barry retire early. We've read and seen the stories of Jim Brown retiring while still in his prime. No man knows the day or the hour, not even Saquon himself. When he calls it a career, it will be a sad day, one we'll ultimately have to accept. All we ask is a little more time to appreciate this gift. He's an Eagle now. History won't remember him as a member of that team in New York. Neither will we, but let's hope he's having too much fun to think about his mortality right now. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Saquon Barkley talks retirement and Barry Sanders
USA Today
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Saquon Barkley's recent career confession isn't exactly the news Eagles fans want to hear
Saquon Barkley's recent career confession isn't exactly the news Eagles fans want to hear During a recent interview, Saquon Barkley told Chris Long that he'll probably be one of those guys who retires out of nowhere. Nothing lasts forever. Sometimes, we wish that weren't the case. Sometimes, we wish we could bottle up the best memories, shake them up, stir them up, and pour them into a garden so we can grow more of them. If Saquon Barkley never played another snap for the Philadelphia Eagles, he has done his job and given us enough memories for a lifetime. If Saquon Barkley never played another snap for the Eagles, depending on who you ask, he might already be the best free-agent signing in this franchise's history. Here's the best part. He isn't done! He signed a three-year deal when he joined the organization in March 2024. He signed a two-year extension last March, but don't take anything for granted. There are no guarantees he's sticking around to play it out. Brace yourself for Saquon Barkley's recent confession. Some of these podcasts need to vanish and do so quickly. They do. Every day, new ones are born, and most miss the mark like Charles Barkley hoisting one from the three-point stripe. Names aren't necessary. Let's instead focus on some of the winning brands: New Heights, Exciting Mics, and Green Light with Chris Long are three that come to mind almost immediately. During a recent airing of the latter, Chris interviewed Saquon Barkley for about 43 minutes. It's an intriguing watch, but it offers a sad but honest reminder that even the great Saquon is mortal. "I'll probably be one of those guys that (will announce retirement) out of nowhere. 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. I don't think I will ever lose that passion. I'm just a competitor. The competitive nature is always going to be there." Yeah, after watching Saquon break long runs every week last season and asking ourselves, 'Where has this guy been?', no one wants to envision a world without him. Can we at least get a few more years out of this and, if at all possible, at least one or two more Lombardi Trophies? Then, if Saquon wants to walk away, we would support his decision. He's like the perfect dessert to a five-star meal. He's at the top of his game on the best roster he's ever played on. As Jalen Hurts said towards the end of Super Bowl 59, Saquon was indeed the 'last piece' to the Eagles' championship puzzle. He's also a fan of Barry Sanders, and we know how his career ended. Barkley's following statement was more frightening than the former. "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." Again, no one wants to think about that. Then again, the running back position is football's most punishing. We've seen Barry retire early. We've read and seen the stories of Jim Brown retiring while still in his prime. No man knows the day or the hour, not even Saquon himself. When he calls it a career, it will be a sad day, one we'll ultimately have to accept. All we ask is a little more time to appreciate this gift. He's an Eagle now. History won't remember him as a member of that team in New York. Neither will we, but let's hope he's having too much fun to think about his mortality right now.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
NFL Madden 26 Cover: Saquon Barkley lands cover with 99 rating, the internet has its say
EA Sports has named Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley the cover athlete for Madden NFL 26, honouring a landmark season that included a Super Bowl title, 2,005 rushing yards and a viral moment that seemed lifted straight from the video game itself. Barkley, 28, is only the ninth player in NFL history to surpass the 2,000-yard mark in a single season. He also became the newest member of the elite 'Madden 99 Club,' the game's highest rating tier, and the latest player to front the iconic franchise. The cover reveal was accompanied by a now-iconic image: Barkley mid-air, performing a reverse hurdle over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones during a Week 9 clash. The move—executed while Barkley had his back turned to the defender—was widely circulated online and lauded as one of the season's most jaw-dropping plays. 'Saquon's reverse hurdle was one of the rare, defining moments in NFL history that would have once been described as 'something out of a video game,'' said Evan Dexter, vice president of franchise strategy and marketing for EA Sports Madden NFL. In a promotional video released with the announcement, Barkley reflected on the journey from gamer to cover athlete. 'This last season's been everything,' he said. 'Win the Super Bowl, create iconic moments. It starts with imagination — being a kid, having those moments, playing video games and saying, 'Why can't I do it in real life?'' The former New York Giants star credited his new team's culture for fuelling his breakout campaign. Barkley was a key contributor in the Eagles' title run and tallied 15 total touchdowns over the course of the season. EA Sports stated the upcoming edition of Madden NFL would offer its most realistic simulation yet. 'It's a display of the athleticism and creativity of one of football's most electrifying athletes,' Dexter said. The game is set to release on 14 August 2025, with pre-orders now open. 'Starring on the cover of Madden NFL 26 and being named to the Madden NFL 99 Club are both dreams come true,' Barkley said. 'I'm grateful to my teammates, coaches and Eagles fans for their support, and I can't wait to hit the field again to give Madden players more highlight-reel moments.' For Philadelphia fans, all that remains now is to hope the fabled 'Madden Curse' doesn't strike. NFL fans on X (formerly Twitter) have been reacting to the news, with many naming alternatives they believe should've become cover athlete instead. I wish he wasn't on it bc I believe in the curse but it was too perfect. 26 on 26 — 🦅 RUN IT BACK🦅 (LIX Champs💍💍) (@RollPhillyDawgz) June 2, 2025 How does he deserve it over Lamar — bossman (@thyonlybossman) June 2, 2025 Congrats to Saquon in advance to being the first Eagles player to break the Madden curse!!! — 🔥 CEO Branding Expert (@Ceo_Branding) June 2, 2025 Who's the poor soul he's hurdling — VGhostface Killa 🐝 (@VGKBetta) June 2, 2025 Shoulda been my guy CJ Stroud smh — Duv-ALL Sports Cards & Collectible's (@DuvALLsports) June 2, 2025
UPI
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Phila. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley named 'Madden' cover star
June 2 (UPI) -- Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and his iconic reverse leap from the 2024-25 season will be featured on the cover of Madden NFL 26, Electronic Arts announced Monday. Barkley also was introduced as the first member of the Madden NFL 26 99 Club, which highlights players who get the highest ratings in the game. "Starring on the cover of Madden NFL 26 and being named to the Madden NFL '99 Club' are both dreams come true," Barkley said in a news release. "I'm grateful to my teammates, coaches, and Eagles fans for their support, and I can't wait to hit the field again to give Madden players more highlight-reel moments in Madden NFL 26." Madden NFL 26 will launch worldwide Aug 15 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. New features on the game will be unveiled Wednesday. Barkley totaled an NFL record 2,504 rushing yards between the regular season and postseason to become the first Eagles player to earn a Madden cover since Donovan McNabb (Madden NFL 06). Barkley's 2,005 regular-season rushing yards were the eighth most in NFL history and set an Eagles franchise record. Barkley, who was a healthy scratch for the playoff-bound Eagles' regular-season finale, finished just 101 yards shy of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record. His reverse hurdle, which he performed during a Nov. 3 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, is featured on the cover of the standard edition of Madden NFL 26. The deluxe edition features another photo of Barkley glaring at a camera. "Saquon's reverse hurdle was one of the rare, defining moments in NFL history that would have once been described as 'something out of a video game,'" EA Sports Madden NFL vice president of strategy and marketing Evan Dexter said. "Now, it's a display of the athleticism and creativity of one football's most electrifying athletes. Madden NFL 26 will deliver the most real NFL experience we've ever built so that players can experience more of the unreal moments that Saquon put on display all season long. The full reveal is this Wednesday -- don't miss what's next."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Super Bowl Champion Saquon Barkley Is the EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 Cover Star
Eagles Star Hurdles into Madden 99 Club and Iconic Madden NFL 26 Covers After Championship and Record-Setting Season Fans Can Pre-Order* The EA SPORTS MVP Bundle Now To Get Madden NFL Deluxe Edition and Early Access To Madden NFL 26. REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and EA SPORTS™ announced today that Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will grace the cover of EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26, the first Eagle to do so in 20 years. Barkley's record-setting season earned him both the cover and induction as the first member of the coveted Madden NFL 26 '99 Club.' Barkley appears on two unique covers with one memorializing his spectacular reverse hurdle from last season. New features coming to Madden NFL 26 will be revealed this Wednesday, June 4 and Madden NFL 26 will launch worldwide on August 14 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via EA app for Windows, Steam, and Epic Games Store. "Starring on the cover of Madden NFL 26 and being named to the Madden NFL '99 Club' are both dreams come true," said Barkley. "I'm grateful to my teammates, coaches, and Eagles fans for their support, and I can't wait to hit the field again to give Madden players more highlight-reel moments in Madden NFL 26." Barkley etched his name in the record books in 2024 with one of the most dominant seasons ever, becoming the first player in NFL history to rush for more than 2,500 yards in a single season, including playoffs, and leading Philadelphia to a Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. "Saquon's reverse hurdle was one of the rare, defining moments in NFL history that would have once been described as 'something out of a videogame,'" said Evan Dexter, VP, Franchise Strategy & Marketing, EA SPORTS Madden NFL. "Now, it's a display of the athleticism and creativity of one football's most electrifying athletes. Madden NFL 26 will deliver the most real NFL experience we've ever built so that players can experience more of the unreal moments that Saquon put on display all season long. The full reveal is this Wednesday - don't miss what's next." Fans can pre-order* the Madden NFL 26 Deluxe Edition now to unlock a host of benefits, including 3-day early access, 4600 Madden Points, and a range of amazing extras. Pre-ordering* the EA SPORTS™ MVP Bundle for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S gets fans deluxe editions of EA SPORTS™ College Football 26 and Madden NFL 26, complete with 3-day early access and a suite of rewards for both games. EA Play** subscribers will enjoy a 10-hour early access trial alongside recurring monthly in-game bonuses for Madden NFL 26. Follow the Madden NFL 26 journey on the official website and social channels (Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube) for the latest updates and stay tuned for the trailer and feature reveal coming Wednesday, June 4. Madden NFL 26 is developed by EA SPORTS in Orlando, Florida, and Madrid, Spain. *Conditions & restrictions for details.**Conditions, limitations and exclusions EA Play Terms for details. For Madden NFL 26 assets, visit: About Electronic Arts Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers. In fiscal year 2025, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately $7.5 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ College Football, Need for Speed™, Dragon Age™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™ and EA SPORTS F1®. More information about EA is available at EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS FC, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Apex Legends, The Sims, Dragon Age, Titanfall, and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, and F1 are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. Category: EA Sports View source version on Contacts Erin ExumDirector, Integrated Commseexum@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
