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Saquon Barkley Becomes NFL's Highest-Paid Running Back

3/7/2025

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Saquon Barkley has made headlines by signing a groundbreaking two-year, $41.2 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, earning the title of the highest-paid running back in NFL history. While $36 million is guaranteed, $15 million hinges on mysterious incentives. Travis Kelce voiced his concerns about these performance-based bonuses on his podcast "New Heights," questioning their fairness.

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Saquon Barkley has made headlines by signing a groundbreaking two-year, $41.2 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, earning the title of the highest-paid running back in NFL history. While $36 million is guaranteed, $15 million hinges on mysterious incentives. Travis Kelce voiced his concerns about these performance-based bonuses on his podcast "New Heights," questioning their fairness.