Saquon Barkley Praises Recent Running Back Contracts

Saquon Barkley participated in a Zoom call with fellow running backs in 2023 to address the challenging market conditions for their position.

Previously, Barkley was the only running back earning over $20 million annually, but recent contracts for Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Jonathan Taylor have raised the average to $22 million or more per season. Barkley, with an average of $20.6 million, now ranks below these players.

Barkley expressed enthusiasm for the new contracts, noting that the trend is a return to a more equitable pay structure for running backs, similar to other positions. He acknowledged the impact these players have on their teams and hopes for continued growth in their salaries over the next decade.