What Saquon Barkley's career year and record raise means for free agent running backs

Brooke Pryor, a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN, covered the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2019, previously reporting on the Kansas City Chiefs and University of Oklahoma. In July 2023, top NFL running backs, including Saquon Barkley, discussed increasing their value and compensation, leading to Barkley signing a record-breaking contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. While Barkley’s success may not drastically change the market for 2025 free agent running backs, it could influence greater compensation for top-tier players at the position.

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