Move over game plans and whiteboards — Philly’s locker room just got a divine makeover. The Philadelphia Eagles offensive linemen are stirring up some locker room buzz with their latest masterpiece: a shrine dedicated to none other than Saquon Barkley.
But don’t mistake it for fanboy energy — this speaks to their respect for their new backfield dynamo. Barkley’s arrival has clearly inspired some creative energy, and the Eagles are already leaning into the hype.
Eagles Linemen Crown Saquon Barkley Their ‘Chosen One’
NFL writer EJ Smith posted on X that Eagles offensive linemen are now the unofficial presidents of the Barkley fan club, complete with a shrine near their stalls. Framed photos of Barkley sit above the titles “OUR SAVIOR” and “THE CHOSEN ONE.”
Landon Dickerson was so hyped he ditched a lifting session to set it up.
The #Eagles O-linemen have two framed photos of Saquon Barkley up on the wall of the locker room near their stalls with the words "OUR SAVIOR" and "THE CHOSEN ONE" underneath.
Jordan Mailata said Landon Dickerson left a lifting session early to put them up.
Here's one of them: pic.twitter.com/Xu2nZIiPW0
— EJ Smith (@EJSmith94) December 5, 2024
But this isn’t just a gag, folks — Barkley has been that guy for the Eagles this season. The ex-Giants star steamrolled defenses for an NFL-best 1,499 rushing yards, added 267 receiving yards, and punched in 13 total TDs in just 12 games. He’s on a heater, rushing for 100+ yards in six of his last seven games, fueling an eight-game win streak.
Barkley’s dominance doesn’t stop at the stat sheet. He’s turned the Eagles’ offense into a two-headed monster, taking the load off Jalen Hurts and giving defenses nightmares.
The shrine might be laced with humor, but the respect? 100% real.
Barkley has gone from NFC East rival to the Eagles’ crown jewel in record time, proving that switching teams was the ultimate glow-up.
Week 13 Hit Hard: McCaffrey, Lawrence Out; Barkley Shows Support
Week 13 handed out heartbreak. Christian McCaffrey and Trevor Lawrence both checked out for the season. While Lawrence’s injury made headlines (and earned Houston Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair a three-game suspension), McCaffrey’s PCL injury sent the San Francisco 49ers fans into a legit meltdown.
McCaffrey was the guy last season, torching defenses for over 1,400 all-purpose yards and 14 TDs. McCaffrey posted a moody, black-and-white photo on Instagram, and Niners fans lost it, thinking he was calling it quits.
Chill, folks — he’s not done yet.
The post reflected on his battles and the recovery road ahead. Naturally, the NFL brotherhood rallied. Barkley said, “Keep going brudda,” while George Kittle went full motivational speaker: “Don’t waste your time looking back! You’re not going that way!”
Even Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker got in on it with, “God’s Will be done.”
For the Niners, the fallout is real. Losing McCaffrey means reshuffling an offense that leans heavily on his versatility. But if history’s taught us anything, it’s that McCaffrey doesn’t back down. Recovery might be a grind, but expect him to come back with vengeance — and probably more black-and-white photos.