Eagles’ Saquon Barkley Joins Elite 2,000-Yard Club in Historic Season

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley made history in 2024, becoming just the ninth player in NFL history to surpass 2,000 rushing yards in a single season. Barkley’s 2,005-yard campaign set a franchise record and earned him First-Team All-Pro honors, marking his first such selection.

In his debut season with the Eagles, Barkley also set franchise records for single-game rushing yards (255 vs. the Rams) and single-season scrimmage yards (2,283). His performance was a cornerstone of the Eagles’ success, as they secured a playoff berth and prepared to face the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card round.

Barkley’s historic season was recognized across the league. He was named to the Associated Press All-Pro First Team and earned accolades from NFL Next Gen Stats, which highlighted his 1,245 second-half rushing yards and league-high 11 runs reaching at least 20 mph. However, analytics company Pro Football Focus ranked Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry slightly ahead of Barkley, citing Henry’s league-high 80 missed tackles forced and 1,137 rushing yards after contact.

Henry, who finished second in the NFL with 1,921 rushing yards, also earned recognition as the only player in league history with multiple seasons of at least 1,900 rushing yards. Despite Henry’s remarkable achievements, Barkley’s 2,000-yard milestone dominated the headlines.

The Eagles’ success extended beyond Barkley. Linebacker Zack Baun, another first-year Eagle, earned First-Team All-Pro honors after recording 150 tackles, 11 for loss, and five forced fumbles. Wide receiver A.J. Brown, despite missing three games due to injury, secured his third All-Pro selection with 1,079 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.

Defensive tackle Jalen Carter, in his second season, made a significant leap, earning Second-Team All-Pro honors with 42 tackles, 12 for loss, and 4.5 sacks. Offensive tackles Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata also received Second-Team All-Pro nods, with Johnson joining Pro Football Hall of Famer Bob Brown as the only Eagles offensive tackles with five All-Pro selections.

As the Eagles prepare for their playoff matchup against the Packers, Barkley’s historic season remains a focal point. The game will air on FOX at 3:30 p.m. CST Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. Meanwhile, Henry and the Ravens will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wild Card round, televised on Prime Video at 7 p.m. CST Saturday.