Saquon barkley warns nfl teams ahead of next season.
In a recent appearance on the “Green Light with Chris Long podcast,” which is a production of Yote House Media, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley shared his thoughts on potentially breaking the NFL’s all-time record for most rushing yards in a single regular season in the 2025 campaign.
“I’m a big believer that you don’t force anything,” Barkley told Long, who won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots and the Eagles.” If it was meant to be, it was meant to be. I can go back and show you five clips right now that if I did this or did that, the record would have been shattered. There’s always next year,” added Barkley.
Saquon Barkley still set a new NFL rushing record despite falling short of Erick Dickerson’s
The ninth player to rush for at least 2,000 rushing yards in a season, Barkley generated 499 more yards on the ground in the NFL playoffs, which made him the all-time single-season leader (including the playoffs) in rushing yards.
He broke that record, which was previously held by Terrell Davis, during the Eagles’ Super Bowl game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Barkley is 28 years old and will be 29 next February, so there should still b
RB Saquon Barkley embracing fresh commence with Philadelphia Eagles
PHILADELPHIA -- Running back Saquon Barkley is embracing his fresh start with the Philadelphia Eagles but spent moment during his introductory news conference addressing his time with the New York Giants and the way things ended.
"The Giants fans that were hurt about me leaving, I've got nothing but respect for all those guys and all those ladies," he said. "The fans for the last six years have been great to me, to my family, created so many memories. I don't really think I handled it the right way on social media. I believe I could have given a proper goodbye. Once I announced, everything kind of got hectic.
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"But I'm forever grateful for the Giants fans, I'm so thankful for them, but unfortunately the NFL is a business, and I was able to get to a place that I know I can approach here, I can compete, I can win, I can reside close to home, and I'm just happy I can be a part of this team."
The NFC East was shaken up in a major way when the Eagles agreed to terms with Bar
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley warns Philly rookie LB is “going to be a problem”
The Philadelphia Eagles begin their title defense in 2025 not only with the pressure of being the defending Super Bowl champions, but with a roster anchored by one of the NFL’s most dynamic talents. Saquon Barkley, after six years with the New York Giants, joined Philadelphia as a free agent in 2024—and immediately transformed the offense. Barkley exploded for a career year, posting 2,005 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on 345 carries, earning his first Offensive Player of the Year award, third Pro Bowl selection, and helping the Eagles claim their second Super Bowl title in franchise history.
As Philadelphia reloads for another championship run, attention is quickly turning to rookie linebacker Jihaad Campbell, the No. 31 overall pick out of Alabama in the 2025 NFL Draft. Barkley’s eye-opening praise for Campbell has become one of the biggest stories of Eagles training camp, fueling excitement around a Philadelphia defense that ranked seventh in the NFL in opponent points per game last season (17.8).
NBC Sports Philly’s Reuben Frank captured Barkley’s comments in a recent feature, where Barkley did no
Eagles' Saquon Barkley 'forever grateful' for Giants fans
PHILADELPHIA -- Running back Saquon Barkley is embracing his fresh start with the Philadelphia Eagles but spent time during his introductory news conference addressing his time with the New York Giants and the way things ended.
"The Giants fans that were hurt about me leaving, I've got nothing but respect for all those guys and all those ladies," he said. "The fans for the last six years have been great to me, to my family, created so many memories. I don't really think I handled it the right way on social media. I think I could have given a proper goodbye. Once I announced, everything kind of got hectic.
"But I'm forever grateful for the Giants fans, I'm so thankful for them, but unfortunately the NFL is a business, and I was able to get to a place that I know I can come here, I can compete, I can win, I can stay close to home, and I'm just happy I can be a part of this team."
The NFC East was shaken up in a major way when the Eagles agreed to terms with Barkley on a three-year, $37.5 million deal on the first day of free agency. Barkley amassed over 7,200 all-purpo
'I heard Saquon Barkley's Giants comments - Eagles gamble paid off'
Ex-Penn State running back Saquon Barkley left the New York Giants for the Philadelphia Eagles last year and is currently enjoying his best season to date in the NFL
It was undoubtedly one of the biggest stories of last year's offseason.
Saquon Barkley, the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, left the New York Giants for the Philadelphia Eagles. It was a move that sent shockwaves throughout the league, considering the tense and long-standing rivalry shared between the NFC East teams.
The running back was viewed as a traitor by many New Yorkers and booed on his return to MetLife Stadium in October, when the Eagles thumped the Giants 28-3. Barkley described the atmosphere as "amazing" and enjoyed the competitiveness of the occasion.
READ MORE: NFL makes statement on Texans-Chiefs officials after Patrick Mahomes controversyREAD MORE: NFL Playoffs winners, losers, QB ratings as Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes rematch setAt the time, Barkley, with his reputation in New York in tatters, would've been forgiven for second guessing his move to Philadelphia. But thre