Barkley didn't get another chance at topping 2,105 rushing yards, but he did match Dickerson's historic 1984 season in another area.
Although he won't be playing in the Eagles' season finale on Sunday, running back Saquon Barkley is in attendance at Lincoln Financial Field—and he's rocking a sweet t-shirt during warmups.
In 2024, Barkley was on the verge of surpassing NFL legend Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing yards record. Dickerson holds the record at 2,105 yards, a historic feat he achieved with the Los Angeles Rams in 1984.
Eagles fans who ripped the team for resting Saquon Barkley for Week 18 painfully watched the injuries in the Ravens-Browns game.
From Gainwell’s perspective, not much changed for the running backs this year. The unit was still led by coach Jemal Singleton. Gainwell’s role was primarily the same as it has been. Barkley, Gainwell said, “kind of adapted to our culture.”
Teams have devalued the position in recent years, but the best offenses this season have elite backs as their catalysts.
Mike Kafka continues to draw interest in head coaching spots despite being stripped of play-calling duties in 2024.
History suggests more firings are still to come, with dismissals of key assistant coaches also likely in several spots. And it shouldn't take long for teams to begin moving on their searches, with interview requests sure to start filtering in.
With starters resting, the game itself didn’t provide a ton of exciting moments. However, the CBS broadcast still provided some entertainment.