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Michael Kadlick

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley Wins Offensive Player of the Year Award Ahead of Super Bowl LIX

Barkley became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2000+ yards in a regular season. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley added to his historic 2024 season on Thursday night, as it was announced at the NFL Honors that he won the AP's Offensive Player of the Year Award.

Over 16 regular-season appearances, Barkley rushed for 2,005 yards and 13 touchdowns on 345 carries—becoming the ninth player in NFL history to rush for at least 2,000 yards in a season. His performance helped the Eagles' offense score 27.2 points per game in 2024, which ranked seventh in the NFL.

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