Saquon Barkley continues decorated offseason with another prestigious honor

If this offseason couldn't get any better for Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, it just did.

The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) announced on Wednesday that Barkley was number one on the Year-End Top 50 Player Sales List. He becomes the first running back since 2017 to take the top honors.

His teammate, quarterback Jalen Hurts, ranked third, with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes ranked second. Here is the complete list of the top 20 player sales:

1. Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
2. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
3. Jalen Hurts, QB, Philadelphia Eagles
4. Jayden Daniels, QB, Washington
5. C.J. Stroud, QB, Houston Texans 
6. Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
7. Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Detroit Lions
8. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit Lions
9. Micah Parsons, LB, Dallas Cowboys
10. Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings
11. Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs
12. Jordan Love, QB, Green Bay Packers
13. Caleb Williams, QB, Chicago Bears
14. Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
15. Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers 
16. T.J. Watt, DE, Pittsburgh Steelers
17. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys
18. Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
19. Brock Purdy, QB, San Francisco 49ers
20. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions

Why Barkley's popularity has grown since being in Philadelphia

Last season was a memorable year for Barkley as he led the NFL in rushing yards with 2.005 and ran for 13 touchdowns. He broke the NFL record for rushing yards in the regular season and playoffs, with 2,504. Barkley earned a Pro Bowl selection, a first-team All-Pro selection, and the Offensive Player of the Year award.

Barkley has had a stellar offseason as well, as he signed a two-year, $41 million extension with the Eagles to make him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. He was also recently named as the cover athlete on EA Sports' Madden NFL 26 video game.

NFL fans have been loving Barkley lately, from his backwards hurdle in the regular season to his humble demeanor when speaking to the media. He has been the model player for fans to follow and a great representation of the Eagles.

As long as Barkley wants to play in Philadelphia, he will be welcomed in the city by the fan base while gaining fans across the rest of the NFL teams as well.