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Eagles Running Back Saquon Barkley Was Inspired by Barry Sanders Serving His Teammates
Barkley said a childhood NFL Films clip of Sanders handing out drinks helped shape his unselfish approach, which fueled a 2,504-yard season.
- On Thursday, July 30, 2026, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley addressed criticism surrounding head coach Nick Sirianni during training camp in Philadelphia. Barkley defended Sirianni against what he called an inaccurate narrative.
- The Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders inspired Barkley's unselfish approach after watching NFL Films footage showing Sanders handing out Gatorade cups to teammates rather than showcasing his athletic highlights.
- Demonstrating his team-first mindset, Barkley told coach Nick Sirianni to give carries to other backs after rushing for 176 yards against the New York Giants and sat out the final regular-season game despite needing 101 yards for a record.
- In 2024, Barkley joined Barry Sanders as one of nine players to rush for 2,000 yards in a season, helping The Eagles win the Super Bowl before capturing a second straight division title in 2025 with 1,140 yards.
- Championship parades are the new standard in Philadelphia, and Barkley believes his personal training standards and unselfish mindset align perfectly with the city's high expectations for sustained excellence.
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