How Saquon Barkley became a linchpin for the Eagles after being discarded by the Giants

Tim McManus, ESPN Staff WriterJan 7, 2025, 08:30 AM ET

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You could feel the different pulls of legacy and family and team on Eagles running back Saquon Barkley as he stood at his locker, in a sea of cameras and reporters, and spoke about the organizational decision to end his pursuit of Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record.

His dad, Alibay, took the news

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