Josh Jacobs' contract with the Green Bay Packers looks like an absolute bargain after Saquon Barkley's extension.
Last year's free-agent RBs proved they were worth a big investment, but the Class of 2025 might not bring the same rewards with the risk.
In a league where running backs often struggle to secure lucrative long-term deals, Saquon Barkley redefined the market. The Philadelphia Eagles’ star tailback made history by becoming the highest-paid player in his position.
The two-year deal will have an average annual value of more than $20 million, a league source says. The extension will make Barkley the highest-paid running back on a yearly basis in NFL history.
Eagles are rewarding Saquon Barkley with a two-year ... $37.75 million contract and Green Bay Packers signed Josh Jacobs to a four-year, $48 million deal. Now, with Barkley's new deal, the ...