Saquon Barkley Earns Prestigious Honor

Saquon Barkley was named to TIME's 2026 Most Influential People in Sports list, a major off-field honor.

The Philadelphia Eagles congratulated their star running back on this achievement.

The Eagles posted a message on their official X account, formerly Twitter, to congratulate Saquon Barkley.

The message read: "Congratulations to our guy @saquon on being selected to the 2026 @TIME 100 Most Influential People in Sports!"

This recognition reflects Saquon Barkley's influence beyond his on-field accomplishments, including his **2,005-yard season** in 2025.

The honor also acknowledges his impact on the Eagles' organization and the city of Philadelphia.

Saquon Barkley became only the ninth player in NFL history to rush for **2,000 yards**.

The Eagles' message served as a reminder of Saquon Barkley's star power and importance to the team.

His influence remains strong, even after a quieter 2025-2026 NFL season.

Saquon Barkley secured a historic extension in **March 2025**, making him the NFL's first **$20 million per year** running back.

The recognition places Saquon Barkley in a rare class of global sports figures.

The Eagles look toward another demanding season with Saquon Barkley as a central figure.

And his production will be crucial to the team's success.

But Saquon Barkley's impact goes beyond his on-field performance.

So the Eagles will continue to rely on him as a leader and a symbol of the team's identity.