Saquon Barkley becomes the highest paid running back in league history after securing a 2-year contract extension from the Eagles.

The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly made Saquon Barkley the NFL’s highest-paid running back in history, according to multiple media outlets. Barkley, who helped guide the Eagles to Super Bowl glory last month,

The Eagles and Barkley agreed to a two-year contract extension Tuesday. A source told CBS Sports, confirming an ESPN report, the new deal is worth $41.2 million. The extension carries a $20.6 million per year annual average value, eclipsing Christian McCaffrey's $19 million AAV.