Barkley didn't get another chance at topping 2,105 rushing yards, but he did match Dickerson's historic 1984 season in another area.
Star running backs Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry wasted no time settling into their new homes. Barkley, in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles, became the ninth running back in NFL history to eclipse the 2,
Brian Westbrook and Todd Gurley II aren't fans of the Philadelphia Eagles' decision to end Saquon Barkley's pursuit of the single-season rushing record
Eagles fans who ripped the team for resting Saquon Barkley for Week 18 painfully watched the injuries in the Ravens-Browns game.
Teams have devalued the position in recent years, but the best offenses this season have elite backs as their catalysts.
Philadelphia Eagles player Saquon Barkley addressed his team's decision to rest him in the last game of the season, skipping a chance to break a league record.
The Giants let Saquon Barkley leave the team in free agency. He signed with the Eagles and became one of just nine RBs to eclipse 2,000 rushing yards.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley had a chance to chase the single-season rushing yards record, but he will not suit up in Week 18 against the New
Saquon Barkley and the Eagles will take on Jordan Love and the Packers next Sunday at 4:30 p.m. back at Lincoln Financial Field for the Wild Card round.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Eagles will host Green Bay Packers next weekend in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs. The game will be played on Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
With making a run at the Super Bowl a priority, the Eagles rested their core starters, notably running back Saquon Barkley, quarterback Jalen Hurts, wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith and offensive linemen Landon Dickerson and Lane Johnson.