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Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was inspired by Barry Sanders serving his teammates
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk ROB MAADDI, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway The clip that inspired Barkley was not one of Sanders' notable touchdown runs, but rather an example of his service to his teammates.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has spoken about the impact of Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders on his approach to the sport. A clip of Sanders on NFL Films made a lasting impression on Barkley when he was a kid. The clip that inspired Barkley was not one of Sanders' notable touchdown runs, but rather an example of his service to his teammates.
This moment had a profound effect on Barkley, shaping his own mindset as a player. Further details about Barkley's inspiration and how it has influenced his career are available from ValleyCentral, the local sports news source in McAllen , TX.
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Category: local Published: August 5, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has spoken about the impact of Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders on his approach to the sport. A clip of Sanders on NFL Films made a lasting impression on…
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