Saquon Barkley praises rising pay for running backs after Zoom call
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:08 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Saquon Barkley recently expressed support for new contracts signed by running backs, including Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Jonathan Taylor, during a Zoom call attended by several players. These deals average more than $22 million annually, surpassing Barkley’s own contract of $20.6 million. He acknowledged the shift in the running back market, stating it's a positive development for the position. Barkley hopes this trend will continue in the coming years, allowing more running backs to receive fair compensation for their impact on games.
- •Barkley discusses market changes in running back pay during a 2026 Zoom call.
- •Robinson, Gibbs, and Taylor signed deals earning over $22 million annually.
- •Barkley’s contract now ranks lower at $20.6 million per year.
- •He expresses hope for continued growth in running back salaries over the next decade.
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Saquon Barkley lauds the recent RB deals: That's how it's supposed to be
"Saquon Barkley was among a group of running backs who took part in a Zoom call in 2023 to discuss the depressed market for their position.
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