Josh Jacobs' contract with the Green Bay Packers looks like an absolute bargain after Saquon Barkley's extension.
Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Josh Jacobs and more filled what was a loaded free agent class in 2024, but that won't be the case on this trip around the sun. The market is thin, resembling what you might find on the waiver wire during the middle of fantasy football season.
Last year worked out great for the free agent running backs in Fantasy and reality. Saquon Barkley became the ninth member of the 2,000-yard club and helped the Eagles win a Super Bowl. Derrick Henry and Josh Jacobs were top six PPR running backs and helped their teams make the NFL playoffs.
Ashton Jeanty saw the value of running backs tank as his college career started taking off. Then he watched Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry and Josh Jacobs revive the position last season.
Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty saw the value of running backs tank as his college career started taking off. Then Jeanty watched Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry and Josh Jacobs revive
Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty noticed running back values declining just as his college career started to take off. Then he watched the resurgence of free agent acquisitions Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry and Josh Jacobs and realized things were back on the upswing — just as Jeanty was becoming a marquee name in college football.
Josh Jacobs' contract with the Green Bay Packers looks like an absolute bargain after Saquon Barkley's extension.
The Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday signed running back Saquon Barkley to a monster two-year contract extension worth $41.2 million. Barkley had just signed with Philly last offseason, inking a three-year,
Last year's free-agent RBs proved they were worth a big investment, but the Class of 2025 might not bring the same rewards with the risk.
In a league where running backs often struggle to secure lucrative long-term deals, Saquon Barkley redefined the market. The Philadelphia Eagles’ star tailback made history by becoming the highest-paid player in his position.
The Philadelphia Eagles rewarded running back Saquon Barkley with a contract extension that makes him the highest-paid player at his position on a per-year basis.
Philadelphia Eagles secured an impactful contract for star player Saquon Barkley, who along with quarterback Jalen Hurts was one of the key players in defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl and winning the 2024 NFL season title.