Eagles Sitting Saquon Barkley amid Dickerson Chase Upsets Gurley, Brian Westbrook

Brian Westbrook and Todd Gurley II aren't fans of the Philadelphia Eagles' decision to end Saquon Barkley's pursuit of the single-season rushing record by sitting him in Week 18. The former NFL running backs criticized the Eagles on Sunday as the team played the New York Giants with Barkley on the sideline. Barkley will end the season 101 yards short of the all-time record Eric Dickerson set with the Los Angeles Rams in 1984.

Head coach Nick Sirianni announced Wednesday the Eagles would be sitting starters, including Barkley, after clinching the No. 2 seed in Week 17. This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.



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