Saquon Barkley is an American NFL running back for the Philadelphia Eagles as of the 2025 NFL season. He was originally selected by the New York Giants with the second overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. After setting multiple NFL and team records, Barkley was voted the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and made it to the Pro Bowl in 2018. He was again selected to the Pro Bowl in 2022 and 2024. After the 2023 season, Barkley was a free agent and went on to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles. He proved to be an instrumental piece on the Eagles squad, which hoisted the 2025 Lombardi Trophy.
Raised in Coplay, Pennsylvania, Barkley went to Whitehall High School in Pennsylvania, and he had 3,646 rushing yards for 63 touchdowns in his high school career. Being a four-star prospect, Barkley received multiple offers but chose the Pennsylvania State University from 2015 to 2017. Before skipping his senior year to join the NFL, he spent three seasons setting numerous school records for offensive production. He won numerous national and Big Ten Conference honors and recognition in 2017, placing third in the Maxwell Award voting and finishing fourth in the Heisman Trophy (via the official website of Penn State).
Saquon Barkley Contract Breakdown
Saquon Barkley signed a two-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, worth $41.2 million, on March 04, 2025, according to Spotrac.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2 yr(s) / $41,200,000 | N/A | $20,600,000 | $36,000,000 | $36,000,000 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Option Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2025 | $1,170,000 | $15,080,000 | $250,000 | $6,661,000 | $45,980,000 | $16,500,000 |
| 2026 | $1,300,000 | $15,450,000 | $250,000 | $9,881,000 | $38,789,000 | $17,000,000 |
| 2027 | $1,345,000 | $14,405,000 | $250,000 | $12,807,000 | $28,908,000 | $16,000,000 |
| 2028 | $1,390,000 | $16,560,000 | $250,000 | $17,164,000 | $17,827,000 | $19,200,000 |
| 2029 | $12,349,000 | $9,246,000 | ||||
| 2030 | $9,283,000 | $3,090,000 | ||||
| 2031 | $6,193,000 | |||||
| 2032 | $3,312,000 |
What are the terms of Saquon Barkley's contract?
Barkley’s deal included a guaranteed $36 million at the time of signing. He will also receive $15 million in an option bonus in 2025. He will get a workout bonus of $250k from 2025 until 2028 (via Spotrac).
Saquon Barkley's salary
In the 2025 season, Barkley’s base salary is $1.17 million. The contract amounts for 2025 to carry a cap hit of $6.6 million and a dead cap value of $45.9 million. As per the terms of Saquon Barkley’s current contract, he has an average annual salary of $20.6 million (via Spotrac).
How much does Saquon Barkley make per minute?
If Saquon Barkley's contract, worth $41.2 million over 2 years, is broken down to a per-minute earning, then Saquon makes around $39.3 per minute.
How much of Saquon Barkley’s contract is guaranteed?
Saquon Barkley’s deal guarantees him $36 million out of the whole $41.2 million mentioned in his contract (via Spotrac).
Saquon Barkley's Career Earnings
Saquon Barkley has amassed $79.6 million in his career, as of September 2025, as per Spotrac.
Saquon Barkley's Contract History
2023-2026 (Free Agent)
In 2024, Barkley signed a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles worth $37.75 million. It included a signing bonus of $11.6 million and a guaranteed amount of $26 million, with an average annual salary of $12.5 million.
2023-2023 (Franchise Tag Extension)
In July 2023, Barkley signed a one-year contract with the New York Giants worth $10,091,000. It included a signing bonus of $2,000,000, a guaranteed amount of $10,091,000, and an average annual salary of $10,091,000.
2023-2023 (Franchise Tag)
On March 7, 2023, the New York Giants offered a one-year, $10.091 million franchise tag.
2018-2022 (Rookie Contract)
Saquon Barkley signed a four-year rookie contract with the New York Giants in 2018, worth $31,194,751, with an annual average of $7.7 million.
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FAQ's On Saquon Barkley
A. Yes, Saquon Barkley signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles in March 2025.
A. Saquon Barkley's 40-yard dash is 4.40 seconds at the 2018 NFL Combine.
A. Saquon Barkley played college football for Pennsylvania State University in 2015-2017.
A. Saquon Barkley has won one Super Bowl as of September 2025.
