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A running back they are quite familiar with might end up joining the Philadelphia Eagles.

Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants is one player who could be available in free agency.

Following his 2023 franchise tag, Barkley is expected to become a free agent.

Though it’s possible that the Giants would choose that route once more, they also have the option to allow him to enter free agency.

The Eagles have the fourth-best odds of any team to sign Barkley, at +700, according to Adam Thompson of Bookies.com.

In addition, Thompson lists the Dallas Cowboys as a potential destination for Barkley, despite the fact that they are not among the betting favorites to sign Barkley.

According to Thompson, “the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys are both looking for a new running back, and each has changes to make after disastrous ends to their seasons.”

The Eagles should have a much better cap position, but the Cowboys have a history of pulling things together when it doesn’t seem right.

Jerry Jones, in desperation, finds a way.

Why a Running Back Could Be Signed by the Eagles in Free Agency

The Eagles may be searching for a new running back when the 2024 offseason gets underway.

Kenneth Gainwell is the only running back with a contract until the 2024 season.

The team’s two running backs, Boston Scott and Rashaad Penny, as well as starter D’Andre Swift, will be free agents.

Without a doubt, one of the best running backs in the NFL is Barkley.

In 2022, the 26-year-old had his second Pro Bowl season, totaling 1,312 yards on 4.4 yards per rush with 10 touchdowns.

His outstanding performance last season was perhaps the main factor in New York’s unexpected playoff berth and win.

But in 2023, Barkley’s play worsened as a result of Daniel Jones’ declining play and his season-ending injury, which resulted in a quarterback carousel in New York where Tommy DeVito and Tyrod Taylor both started games.

With 3.9 yards per run, the sixth-year back only managed 962 rushes.

Even if his numbers have drastically decreased, the advanced analytics show a different image.

Pro Football Focus reports that Barkley had an above-average offensive grade of 70.2 despite his play not being as good as it was in 2022.

Barkley’s market worth is $6.6 million a season for three seasons, or just under $20 million, according to Spotrac.

In comparison to the $10.1 million he received in 2023 while wearing the franchise tag,

It would place him as the 11th-highest-paid running back in the NFL.

Why It’s Unlikely That the Eagles Will Sign Saquon Barkley

Swift ran for 1,049 yards on 4.6 yards per run in 2023, his career-best season and one that saw him selected for the Pro Bowl.

According to Spotrac, Swift’s market value is expected to be slightly less than Barkley’s, coming in at $5.6 million each season for a total of $22.7 million over four years.

Although the Eagles are unlikely to sign Swift to a long-term contract, they might take into consideration doing so if they can craft a clause that allows for an early opt-out with a little dead cap penalty.

Philadelphia will act quickly to sign Swift to a less expensive contract than Barkley.

Swift is two years younger than Barkley, has fewer injury histories, is already acquainted with the system, and just finished a stronger season than Barkley.

Barkley’s potential signing by the Eagles is contingent upon Swift finding a team ready to give him a higher salary.