Dickerson broke O.J. Simpson's previous rushing yards record in 1984, almost a decade after the former Heisman Trophy winner set his mark. Now, 40 years after Dickerson's incredible feat, Barkley has the chance to make his own history... and hopefully the Eagles give him that chance.
Few coaches in the NFL would be open about having a collaborative approach with the front office on roster decisions.
The Philadelphia Eagles will officially rest Saquon Barkley, effectively ending his chance at securing the rushing yards record from Eric Dickerson.
On top of that even further, there is a chance that Eagles superstar running back Saquon Barkley can make history in Week 18. Barkley already became the ninth running back to join the 2,000-yard rushing club.
The coach said he had a difficult time deciding whether or not to allow Saquon Barkley to chase the NFL's 40-year-old rushing record.
Some former NFL players are happy to see their records get broken by players from the new generation. Eric Dickerson is not of the same mindset.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley needs 268 yards to break Eric Dickerson's rushing record. The latter doesn't want it to happen.
What will Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni decide to do with his starters entering Sunday's season finale against the archrival Giants?
Saquon Barkley might break Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record in Week 18, but the Hall of Famer wants his storied mark to stand.
For the first time since 2020, an NFL running back has rushed for more than 2,000 yards in a single season. Philadelphia Eagles star running back
Saquon Barkley has had a miraculous 2024 season with the Philadelphia Eagles and fans have been feverishly speculating whether he will break Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record. However, according to the running back, he's not all that concerned about it.