In a candid conversation on the “Green Light with Chris Long” podcast, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley revealed that his eventual retirement from the NFL might come unexpectedly. Drawing inspiration from Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, who famously retired abruptly in 1999, Barkley stated, “I’ll probably be one of those guys that it’ll be out of nowhere. I’ll probably just wake up one day, whether it’s next year or two years or four years, and just be like, ‘Yeah, it’s over’”.
Barkley emphasized that his passion and competitive nature remain strong, but he envisions a sudden decision to step away from the game, much like his idol Sanders. “Maybe one day, it’ll be out of nowhere — I’ll be balling and be like, yeah, call it quits,” he added.
Barkley emphasized that his passion and competitive nature remain strong, but he envisions a sudden decision to step away from the game, much like his idol Sanders. “Maybe one day, it’ll be out of nowhere — I’ll be balling and be like, yeah, call it quits,” he added.
Despite signing a two-year, $41.2 million contract extension with the Eagles, making him the first running back to surpass $20 million per year, Barkley’s comments have sparked discussions about his future in the league . While fans hope to see him continue his impressive career, Barkley’s remarks suggest that his departure, whenever it comes, may be as sudden as it is surprising.
