Jalen Carter and Saquon Barkley headline NFLPA All-Pro Team

The Philadelphia Eagles’ season of dominance just added more hardware to the trophy case. Jalen Carter and Saquon Barkley were named to the NFLPA’s All-Pro Team on Wednesday, a recognition that hits differently because it’s voted on by the players themselves.

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Jalen Carter: Chaos Machine

Let’s take a moment to appreciate what Jalen Carter did in this season. The Eagles’ rookie phenom was an absolute force on the defensive line, racking up stats that would make seasoned veterans jealous:

• 4.5 sacks
• 16 quarterback hits
• 12 tackles for loss
• Two forced fumbles
• Six pass breakups
• 42 tackles

Jalen Carter’s impact goes beyond the numbers. He demanded double teams on almost every snap, freeing up the rest of Philly’s front seven to feast. That’s what makes his selection so impressive—he wasn’t just producing individually, he was elevating everyone around him. The Eagles didn’t have the No. 1 defense in the league by accident, and Jalen Carter was at the center of it all.

To land on this list alongside Chris Jones, a perennial All-Pro and Super Bowl champion, is no small feat. For Carter, this isn’t just a sophomore campaign—it’s a warning to the rest of the NFL. He’s here, and he’s not going anywhere.

Saquon Barkley: A Season for the Ages

In his first year with the Eagles, Saquon Barkley didn’t just live up to the hype—he shattered it. The guy put up numbers that would make fantasy owners weep with joy:

• 2,005 rushing yards, good for 8th in NFL history
• 5.8 yards per carry, also 8th-best all-time
• 13 rushing touchdowns

Barkley became just the third player in NFL history to rush for at least 1,500 yards, average 5.8 per carry, and score 13+ touchdowns, joining Jim Brown (1958) and Derrick Henry (this year).

What’s even crazier? Barkley didn’t even play in the Eagles’ Week 18 win over his former team, the Giants. He didn’t need to. His work was already done. Barkley wasn’t just a running back for Philly this season; he was the heartbeat of an offense that bulldozed its way to an NFC East title.

Players Know Best

The NFLPA All-Pro team is a badge of honor because it’s chosen by the players. These are the guys who line up against Carter and try (and fail) to block him. These are the defenders who get juked out of their cleats by Barkley on Sundays.

Unlike the Associated Press All-Pro team, which we’ll hear about at the NFL Honors on Feb. 6, this is peer recognition at its finest.

Carter and Barkley join a growing list of Eagles who’ve been recognized by the NFLPA in recent years. Lane Johnson, Jason Kelce, and Darius Slay have all made the team before. While Johnson didn’t get the nod this year (thanks to Penei Sewell of the Lions), the Eagles’ pipeline of elite talent continues to shine.

The Road Ahead for the Philadelphia Eagles…

The All-Pro honors are nice, but Jalen Carter and Saquon Barkley have their eyes on a bigger prize. The Eagles are built to make noise in the playoffs, and these two will be at the center of their Super Bowl push. Carter will keep wrecking offensive lines, and Barkley will remain the workhorse that powers Philly’s offense.

This isn’t just a team with stars. It’s a team with stars who show up when it matters most. For Eagles fans, the All-Pro recognition is just the appetizer. The main course? A deep playoff run, led by the likes of Carter and Barkley.

Let’s see how far they can take it.

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