Saquon Barkley's Struggles Spark Concerns Among NFL Experts

WHO:

philadelphiaeagles.com - Saquon Barkley, Will Shipley, Tank Bigsby, Carson Steele, Dameon Pierce, Elijah Mitchell

Pro Football Network - Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles running back

Heavy NFL - Saquon Barkley, 2024 NFL Offensive Player of the Year

WHAT:

philadelphiaeagles.com - Saquon Barkley is second in the NFL in rushing yards per game since 2022, averaging 87.4 yards, behind Derrick Henry's 92.9 yards.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Barkley became the first Eagle in over a decade to record back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons, the last being LeSean McCoy in 2013-14.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Will Shipley returned 29 kicks for 777 yards in 2025.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Tank Bigsby finished 2025 with 63 carries for 356 rushing yards and two touchdowns, averaging 5.7 yards per carry.

Pro Football Network - An NFL coordinator raised concerns about Saquon Barkley's performance following a disappointing 2025 campaign.

Heavy NFL - Saquon Barkley experienced a significant drop in ESPN's annual running back rankings.

WHERE:

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles report to the Jefferson Health Training Complex for the start of 2026 Training Camp.

Pro Football Network - Philadelphia, home of the Eagles and Saquon Barkley

WHEN:

philadelphiaeagles.com - The start of 2026 Training Camp is on Tuesday, July 28th.

Heavy NFL - The rankings were released in 2026.

WHY:

Pro Football Network - The coordinator's comments suggest concerns about Barkley's effectiveness and performance level.

HOW:

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles signed fullback Carson Steele to a future/reserves contract after he was released from the Chiefs' practice squad.

Heavy NFL - The rankings are part of ESPN's annual evaluation of NFL running backs.

Saquon Barkley is making headlines as he ranks second in the NFL for rushing yards per game since 2022, averaging 87.4 yards, just behind Derrick Henry. In addition to his impressive stats, Barkley has become the first Eagle in over a decade to achieve back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons, a feat last accomplished by LeSean McCoy in 2013-14. As the Eagles gear up for the start of 2026 Training Camp at the Jefferson Health Training Complex on Tuesday, July 28th, they have also signed fullback Carson Steele to a future/reserves contract after his release from the Chiefs' practice squad.