Saquon Barkley is at the center of a story involving a heavy sanction from the NFL, which decided to fine the Philadelphia Eagles running back. The reason behind the notable financial penalty has to do with a violent play in the victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

The 2025 Super Bowl rematch between the Chiefs and the Eagles left significant takeaways, such as Kansas City’s 0-2 start to the season for the first time in 11 years. To achieve that, Philadelphia had to play at the highest level, and in Barkley’s case, that meant being involved in a physical action.

Every Saturday the league publishes its report with fines for players across franchises, mostly for unsportsmanlike conduct and excessive violence. While these sanctions don’t affect performance on the field, they do have a clear

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