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.
The second-year running back will replace Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley, who led the NFL with 2,005 rushing yards this season. The Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders on Sunday and will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl.
Robinson had a standout 2024 season, recording a career-high 1,456 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on 304 carries.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has been named to the Pro Bowl Games later this week in Orlando, replacing Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, who will be playing in the Super Bowl the week after.
Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons hyped up fellow running back Saquon Barkley as he dominated in the Philadelphia Eagles' divisional playoff game
Veteran Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has awarded Falcons fan Staff Sgt. Jeff Carroll and his wife with tickets to Super Bowl 59. “Always grateful to our military and their families – Jeff’s service, sacrifice, and loyalty makes all fans proud. Lets go,” Robinson wrote on social media.
Former Texas Longhorns running back Bijan Robinson is on his way to the Pro Bowl. After his second year in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons, Robinson earned his
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson tweeted a message to fellow running back Saquon Barkley after the Philadelphia Eagles advanced to the NFC championship game.
Robinson joins right guard Chris Lindstrom and special teams ace KhaDarel Hodge as the Atlanta Falcons' representatives at the Pro Bowl.
Looking at the rest of the Falcons roster, three other players deserve to join Bijan and the already-selected Chris Lindstrom and KhaDarel Hodge in the 2025 Pro Bowl Games.
Robinson shared his thoughts on Barkley shortly after the Eagles running back scored a memorable 78-yard rushing touchdown with under five minutes left in the fourth quarter. That score gave the Eagles an even bigger breathing room, extending their lead to 13 points.
Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans will make his sixth appearance and Falcons running back Bijan Robinson will make his first, as both were among the players named Monday to the Pro Bowl Games after spots were vacated.