Sunday’s victory over the Washington Commanders gave Saquon Barkley more than one satisfaction. The Philadelphia Eagles running back not only got his first ticket to the Super Bowl, but he will receive a large check as a reward for his efforts.
Barkley arrived this year with the Eagles from the New York Giants, where he spent the first five years of his career. The running back came to reinforce the ground attack led by quarterback Jalen Hurts, and the bet paid immediate dividends to the team.
In his first season in Philadelphia, Barkley achieved career-high numbers and became a key piece of head coach Nick Sirianni’s attack. But the running back’s performance isn’t just for the love of the colors, every accomplishment on his resume gives his paycheck a boost.
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What will Barkley receive for beating the Commanders?
In a chat with CBS Sports, former NFL agent Joel Corry revealed that Barkley will receive a $250,000 incentive for surpassing 1,000 yards and winning the NFC Championshipin his first season with the team.
Barkley will also receive a $250,000 increase in his base salary for the 2025 and 2026 seasons for leading the Eagles to the Super Bowl. Corry did not reveal what incentives the running back will receive if the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs, but it can be speculated that they would be equal to or greater than what he just received.
Barkley arrived in Philadelphia for the 2024 season with a three-year, $37.8 million contract, with $26 million guaranteed. According to Spotrac, his 2025 base salary would be $1.2 million and $2.1 million in 2026, plus the incentives he just earned.
Saquon is the Eagles’ best weapon
Although Jalen Hurts remains the team’s star, Barkley has become an instrumental cog in Nick Sirianni’s machine. In his first season with the Eagles, the running back accumulated 2,005 yards on 345 carries, 13 of them for touchdowns.
Saquon was vital for Philadelphia in these playoffs. In three games, Barkley accumulated 442 yards on 66 carries and five touchdowns, three of them against Washington. If he continues playing at this level, Barkley will be a nightmare for Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo in the Super Bowl.