by: Nick Kosko 10 minutes ago nickkosko59
Saquon Barkley and Miles Sanders shared a nice moment following the Eagles’ 24-20 win over the Cowboys Thursday. The two running backs were teammates at Penn State.
Sanders, who was drafted by Philadelphia, is in his first season with Dallas while Barkley is in his second in Philly. Once Barkley left Penn State, Sanders took over and was very productive for the Nittany Lions, making him a second round pick by the Eagles.
The two have seen each other within the division before, but this one might’ve been a little more emotional. With the Eagles coming off a Super Bowl, Sanders made his return to Philadelphia after not playing in Carolina’s loss to the Eagles last season. Plus, the two RBs got to reunite.
.@PennStateFball alums link up after the game pic.twitter.com/wLWIxfXJ6r
— NFL (@NFL) September 5, 2025
Barkley finished the game with 18 carries for 60 yards, one touchdown, four catches and 24 receiving yards. Sanders had four carries for 53 yards, including a 51-yard scamper. However, Sanders fumbled which ultimately aided the Eagles’ win on Thursday.