But Barkley's contract could also do something else − and that is pay off for quarterback Jalen Hurts. As for what it would look like, start with Josh Allen's six-year extension worth as much as $330 million with the Buffalo Bills, even though Allen had four years left on his current contract.

Saquon Barkley was the straw that stirred the drink for the Philadelphia Eagles en route to their Super Bowl LIX title last season. Now, after inking a lucrative extension with the organization earlier this offseason, he's hoping to be a catalyst for his fellow running backs to follow suit.

Saquon Barkley is the highest-paid running back in the NFL but his contract has been subject to debate. The 28-year-old signed a two-year extension with the Philadelphia Eagles worth $41.2 million