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.

Barkley is now the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Here’s how his teammates and the media are reacting.

Saquon Barkley won the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, set the NFL record for the most single-season rushing yards including the playoffs and raised the bar for running back contracts. Now he's focused on cementing his legacy and place in football history.