Saquon Barkley hopes his Eagles’ career resembles this Hall of Fame running back

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)AP

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley, with both a Super Bowl title and the biggest contract ever for a running back now in his grasp, reflected on a darker time Monday afternoon at the Eagles' practice facility.

Two years ago, he was still on record as saying he wanted to be “a Giant for life,” but he was beginning to realize that life with the Giants wasn’t going to allow him to fulfill all his football dreams.

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