The brothers also discussed the decision to hold Barkley out of the regular-season finale with the single-season rushing record on the line.
Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce was definitely disappointed he didn't get to watch Saquon Barkley attempt to break the rushing record last Sunday in the season finale since coach Nick Sirianni rested the running back ahead of the playoffs.
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Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, linebacker Zack Baun, offensive tackles Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata were among the notable players who didn’t make it, but they still could get voted to the Associated Press 2024 NFL All-Pro team, which is selected by media members.
Barkley became the first Eagles player — and just the ninth in NFL history — to rush for 2,000 yards in a season. Now, he's looking to capitalize on that achievement.
Dickerson's mindset is the same as Barkley's at this point. In 1984, the Los Angeles Rams star lost in the first round of the playoffs to the New York Giants. His record, while special, did not include a Super Bowl ring.
Tonya Johnson talked about her son's backward leap and his halted pursuit of the NFL's single-season rushing record.
NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders believes the 2024 MVP should go to Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and his offensive line. Barkley, 27,
Barkley didn't get another chance at topping 2,105 rushing yards, but he did match Dickerson's historic 1984 season in another area.
Asked how the Eagles became so Barkley-focused over the course of the 2024 NFL season, with the PSU-produced back having his best-ever season in South Philadelphia, Moore noted that the Eagles found a formula that worked and have built their identity around it.
Kristin Juszczyk launched her clothing brand Off Season — adding a new twist on NFL fan gear. Her debut collection features gear for five teams, including the Eagles.
During the latest edition of his "New Heights" podcast, Jason Kelce suggested that he would've let Saquon Barkley chase history.