The celebrations proceed for Saquon Barkley.
The star Eagles operating again is engaged to longtime girlfriend Anna Congdon, Barkley advised Individuals in a latest interview printed Sunday, one week earlier than going through the Chiefs in Tremendous Bowl 2025.
Barkley, 27, and Congdon met at Penn State, the place he performed from 2015-’17, and are mother and father to daughter Jada and son Saquon Jr.
The Giants’ second-overall choose in 2018, Barkley spent the primary six years of his NFL profession in New York, the place he reached the postseason as soon as.
He joined the Eagles in free company final March, agreeing to a three-year, $37.75 million take care of $26 million assured.
Barkley has had an explosive first season in Philadelphia, the place he grew to become the ninth operating again to surpass 2,000 yards in a yr, ending the common season at 2,005 yards.
He’s coming off a three-touchdown efficiency in final Sunday’s NFC Championship sport, clinching his first-ever Tremendous Bowl berth with the 55-23 win over the Commanders.
Barkley took within the profession milestone with Congdon and their kids, who joined him for the confetti celebrations at Lincoln Monetary Subject.
“If I could wrap my arms around this memory, I would…,” Congdon gushed on Instagram final week.
The Eagles want to get their Tremendous Bowl revenge on the Chiefs following 2023’s crushing 38-35 loss.
Not like two years in the past, the Eagles now have Barkley on their roster.
“The goal wasn’t just getting there, the goal is to win, and we’re going to celebrate and enjoy this, get right back to work,” Barkley mentioned postgame final Sunday.
Barkley has praised Congdon for her unwavering help.
“I can’t be the athlete I am and have the success I have so in my career without the help of her,” he advised Individuals. “She’s been super helpful and always has my back, not only in football but throughout life there’s a lot that goes on. But as we continue to grow and mature and go through life together, we continue getting closer and continue to get even better.”
Tremendous Bowl 2025 kicks off on the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans subsequent Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
