PHILADELPHIA EAGLES REGRET SIGNING A KEY MAN WHO NET WORTH IS ESTIMATED AT $32M
Saquon Barkley, the former New York Giants running back, recently inked a lucrative deal worth an estimated $37.8 million with the Philadelphia Eagles, a move reported by AfroTech. This marks a significant shift for Barkley, who will now join forces with one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, Jalen Hurts, and play for a perennial playoff contender.
According to Sportskeeda, Barkley’s new contract includes a hefty signing bonus of $11,625,000 and guarantees him $26,000,000. With an average annual salary of $12,583,333, Barkley stands to substantially boost his earnings. Even in the upcoming season, he’s set to pocket $1,375,000 as a base salary, thanks to the substantial signing bonus he’s already received.
Wealthy Gorilla pegs Barkley’s current net worth at $32 million. This is a significant leap from his previous contract with the Giants, a four-year deal worth $31,194,751, which included a $20,767,092 signing bonus, $31,194,751 in guaranteed money, and an average annual salary of $7,798,688.
At 27 years old, Barkley spent his entire career with the New York Giants, amassing impressive stats of 5,211 yards and 35 touchdowns. Now, he aims to contribute to the Eagles’ quest for another Super Bowl victory in Philadelphia. One advantage in his new role is that he likely won’t bear as much offensive responsibility as he did in New York, where he often served as the primary offensive option.
Barkley’s roots in Pennsylvania run deep, having excelled at Penn State before entering the NFL. During his college years, he earned accolades such as Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and Big Ten Running Back of the Year twice, in 2016 and 2017. He holds records at Penn State for the most rushing touchdowns (43) and total touchdowns (53), with an impressive 3,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards during his time there.
The Giants selected Barkley as the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, recognizing his prowess as a powerhouse runner.