The quarterback runs too much, which takes away carries from the backs and puts him at risk — the key factors in Barkley's failed pursuit.

Saquon Barkley has said he wasn't scared of making history. Chasing Eric Dickerson's record was something he wanted to pursue, and something his teammates wanted to help him achieve.  Barkley let the decision come down to the Eagles.

Saquon Barkley appears set to sit out the Philadelphia Eagles final regular-season game Sunday, denying the running back his chance at breaking Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record.

Barkley will “probably be someone that rests,” according to Sirianni. The decision comes just days after Barkley became the ninth player in NFL history to eclipse 2,000 rushing yards in a single season. Currently sitting at 2,005 yards, Barkley is 101 yards shy of breaking Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record, which has stood since 1984.

Saquon Barkley has 2,005 rushing yards with one game left. Can he catch Eric Dickerson and break his 40-year-old single-season record?

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said running back Saquon Barkley 'probably' won't play Sunday, which would leave ex-Rams star Eric Dickerson's 2,105-rushing yard record intact.

The easiest thing in the world to say about Saquon Barkley and his pursuit of the NFL’s single-season rushing record is what the Eagles said Wednesday: For the good of their Super Bowl chances, for the good of Barkley’s health,

Saquon Barkley won’t break the NFL’s single-season rushing record, but he’s on pace to shatter his personal best earnings year. The Philadelphia Eagles running back was announced on the NFC’s Pro Bowl roster on Thursday for the third time in his seven-year career.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson will remain the NFL's single-season rushing leader for at least one more year. With the Philadelphia Eagles' postseason secured, head coach Nick Sirianni