NFL legend shares crucial advice with Saquon Barkley after revealing surprise retirement plans

Saquon Barkley has surprised everyone with his recent comments. The Philadelphia Eagles star revealed his potential retirement plans, and now an NFL legend has stepped in to offer him key advice.

The career of a running back is notoriously grueling. These players take constant hits and are often among the most injury-prone on the field due to the physical demands of their position.

Recently, Barkley addressed the possibility of retiring early from football. His comments sent shockwaves through the NFL, including to one legendary player who believes it’s not yet time for Barkley to hang up his cleats.

Barry Sanders sends message to Barkley over retirement thoughts

Throughout NFL history, there have been many elite running backs. In recent years, Saquon Barkley has stood out as one of the best at his position, delivering highlight-reel plays that have captured the attention of fans around the world.

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Since entering the league, Barkley has been an explosive talent—but not without setbacks. The former Penn State standout has battled multiple injuries throughout his career, raising questions about his long-term future in the sport.

Even though he’s currently thriving with the Eagles, Barkley is beginning to wonder how much time he has left in football. He recently admitted he could retire “out of nowhere,” a statement that has sparked widespread reaction across the league.

One of those reacting was Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders. The Lions legend, who himself retired surprisingly early, believes Barkley still has plenty to offer the game. Despite his Detroit loyalty, Sanders even suggested that Barkley could help lead Philadelphia to another Super Bowl.

“I would say, maybe after the Lions win a Super Bowl, and I feel like the Eagles have a chance to maybe win another one,” Sanders told CBS Sports when asked about Barkley’s comments on retirement. “So, you should stick around for a little while. As a fan, I’m enjoying watching him play. I still see him as still being very young. I’m excited with what he’s been able to do in Philadelphia, and really, just his journey. He was written off by the Giants, and to see the kind of year he had last year, I know he still has a lot of great years left in him.”

How many yards has Saquon Barkley rushed for in his career?

Saquon Barkley entered the NFL in 2018 as a first-round pick by the New York Giants. Since then, he has rushed for 7,216 yards in the regular season and added 499 yards in two playoff appearances.

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In the regular season, Barkley has averaged roughly 1,030 rushing yards per year. Last season, he ran for 2,005 yards—his best performance yet—and capped it off with a Super Bowl victory.