Barkley was not re-signed by the Giants but stayed in the NFC East and signed with the Eagles. New York likely regrets letting Barkley go. The former Penn State star rushed for over 2,000 yards during his first year in Philadelphia.

Barkley emerged from the bye rushing for 176 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 and went on to deliver an MVP-caliber season. He topped the 100-yard mark in nine of his 11 post-bye regular-season games and finished with 2,005 rushing yards.