After spending the first six seasons of his career in New York, Saquon Barkley is finally leaving the Big Apple, but he won’t be leaving the NFC East.
CBS Sports HQ NFL Insider Josina Anderson has reported that the running back has agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. According to ESPN, the $37.75 million deal could be worth as much as $46.75 million if Barkley meets every incentive.
It’s a huge contract for the 27-year-old, who would have been paid just $12.1 million in 2024 if the Giants had hit him with the franchise tag. Instead, New York decided to let him test free agency. Not only will Barkley will be getting an average of $12.58 million per year from the Eagles, but he’ll also be getting $26 million in guaranteed money, which is the currently the second-most of any running back in the NFL, ranking behind only Christian McCaffrey.
Barkley reacted to the news by sharing two emojis on social media.
“Thank you to everyone who has shown me love and support over the past 6 years… forever grateful,” Barkley wrote on social media. “Excited for the next chapter.”
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Author : John Breech
Publish date : 2024-03-12 22:07:10
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