Eagles' Saquon Barkley Parties Hard After Capturing First Super Bowl Title of Career

The Eagles running back had a pretty quiet Super Bowl, but his 2,000+ yard season was a significant factor in the franchise's second world championship.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was all smiles after capturing his first Super Bowl title as a professional.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was all smiles after capturing his first Super Bowl title as a professional. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
In this story:

There was little question that if he remained healthy this season, that Saquon Barkley had plenty left in the tank coming over to the Philadelphia Eagles from the division-rival New York Giants.

Barkley, who turned 28 on Super Bowl Sunday, culminated a career year with a Super Bowl title in his first season with the franchise, as the Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX.

Barkley had a rather pedestrian Super Bowl, but it wasn't for lack of trying. The Eagles got the All-Pro running back and NFL Offensive Player of the Year 31 touches, but it was clear that the Chiefs defense made it a priority to stop Barkley, who could only muster 57 yards on 25 carries and 40 yards receiving on his six receptions.

But make no mistake, Barkley's season was a significant factor for the Eagles' Lombardi Trophy run. Barkley's 2,005 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns added an element to the Philadelphia offense that was missing in Super Bowl LVII two seasons ago. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman took a chance on Barkley, and he delivered big time.

So it's no surprise that Barkley partied hard after helping the Eagles win the Super Bowl.

Barkley and the Eagles will certainly be one of the favorites to run back their title next season.


More of the Latest Around the NFL

feed


Published
Mike McDaniel
MIKE MCDANIEL

Mike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided and more. McDaniel hosts the Hokie Hangover Podcast, covering Virginia Tech athletics, as well as Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast. Outside of work, he is a husband and father, and an avid golfer.