The New York Giants’ inability to secure a long-term contract with running back Saquon Barkley continues to haunt them with each new success the team’s 2018 first-round pick racks up with the fearsome Philadelphia Eagles.
Barkley benefited greatly from running behind the Eagles’ stellar offensive line, which helped him reach a new single-season record of over 2,000 rushing yards.
He’s one game away from the Super Bowl and the ProFootball Writers of America also selected him as Offensive Player of the Year. He is the first Eagles player to earn the honor, the second consecutive running back and the 14th overall to win the award since its inception in 1992.
The Giants have never had one of their players win the PFWA Offensive Player of the Year award, but they have had two defensive players – linebacker Lawrence Taylor in 1987 and defensive end Michael Strahan in 2002 – who won Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson won NFL MVP and Denver cornerback Patrick Surtain was named defensive player of the year.
In its 61st season in 2024, the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) is the official voice of professional football writers. He promotes and fights for access to NFL personnel to better serve the public. The PFWA is staffed by accredited writers who cover the NFL and all 32 teams daily.
