Barkley to the Eagles...
Former New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley reached an agreement with the Philadelphia Eagles on a three-year, $37.75 million contract that could be worth up to $46.75 million and includes $26 million fully guaranteed at signing, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Barkley now beats the franchise tag number and has a maximum average-per-year salary of $15.833 million, which would be second highest for a running back in NFL history.
The two-time Pro Bowl running back rushed for 962 yards and six touchdowns for the Giants last season, missing three games with a high ankle sprain suffered in a Week 2 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Barkley, 27, played last season on an adjusted franchise tag that netted him $10.1 million after the two sides failed to reach agreement on a long-term deal. The Giants eventually elected against using the tag again this year at $12.1 million, which allowed him to hit free agency.
He had repeatedly expressed his desire to be a "Giant for life," but Barkley turned down an offer last season that would have guaranteed him approximately $23 million, a source told ESPN.
Barkley said goodbye to Giants fans on social media.
Although Barkley, the second overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft, got off to an electric start with a career-best 2,028 total yards to win Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, his career has been marred by injuries. He has missed at least three games in four of the past five seasons, including most of the 2020 campaign because of a torn ACL
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
Thank you to everyone who has shown me love and support over the past 6 years… forever grateful! Excited for the next chapter 💙✌🏾
— Saquon Barkley (@saquon) March 11, 2024
Soooo not worth it. Chandler is capable of being one of our running back by committee.
AD's deal is still highest paid , 10? years later.
A disaster for the NYG. Their best player and only offensive weapon jilts them for a division rival. Daniel Jones better call up Brad Johnson for tips on throwing the ball to himself.
Saquon did what's best for him but I can't blame NYG fans for being salty. If JJ ever left us and went straight to GB I think part of my soul might die that day.
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