Saquon Barkley Earns $250K Contract Bonus As Eagles Beat Commanders, Reach Super Bowl

Doric SamJanuary 26, 2025

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 26: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after scoring a 60 yard touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the first quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley's pockets got even fatter after he helped his team clinch a spot in Super Bowl LIX.

Following the Eagles' 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders in Sunday's NFC Championship Game, Barkley received the $250,000 bonus incentive in his contract. He will earn another $250,000 if Philadelphia wins the Super Bowl title.

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An added bonus: Eagles RB Saquon Barkley has a $250,000 incentive for winning today's conference championship game and then another $250,000 for the Super Bowl. He's two wins from an additional $500,000. <a href="https://t.co/pNoJfaZY2U">pic.twitter.com/pNoJfaZY2U</a>

Sunday's bonus is on top of the $1.5 million Barkley earned in performance incentives, as well as the $500,000 for his first-team All-Pro selection and the $250,000 for his Pro Bowl selection. He made a base salary of $13.5 million for the 2024 season.

When Barkley departed the New York Giants to sign with the NFC East-rival Eagles, he made it clear that he wanted the chance to play for his first career championship ring. His motivation never wavered throughout the year, and he continued to perform at a high level during the postseason.

Barkley will try to cap off his incredible year in grand fashion when the Eagles take on the AFC champion in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9.