Saquon Barkley Welcomes Twin Babies: Eagles Star Celebrates New Chapter
Philadelphia, PA – On June 1, 2025, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley announced the arrival of twin babies, a joyous milestone for the Super Bowl champion and his fiancée, Anna Congdon. The news, shared via a heartfelt Instagram post, sent waves of excitement through the NFL community, with fans and teammates flooding social media with congratulations. As Barkley basks in fatherhood, the question on everyone’s mind is: how will the league’s top running back balance his historic career with his growing family?
Barkley, 28, is no stranger to life’s big moments. His 2024 season was a masterclass, rushing for a record-breaking 2,504 yards (including postseason) and leading the Eagles to their second Super Bowl title in eight years, per CBS Sports. Off the field, Barkley’s personal life has been equally dynamic. He and Congdon, who met at Penn State, already share a daughter, Jada, born in 2018, and a son, Saquon Jr., born in 2021. The twins, whose names Barkley has yet to reveal, mark a new chapter for the couple, who weathered controversy earlier this year when Congdon’s old tweets resurfaced, drawing scrutiny ahead of the Eagles’ White House visit.
In his Instagram post, Barkley wrote, “Double the love, double the blessings. Anna and I are overjoyed to welcome our twins. Thank you for all the support!” The post, featuring a photo of two tiny Eagles onesies, garnered over a million likes, with teammate Jalen Hurts commenting, “Congrats, big bro! Those kids got the best dad.” The announcement comes weeks after Barkley signed a two-year, $41.2 million extension, making him the NFL’s highest-paid running back, a deal ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith called a “big, big deal” for the running back market.
Barkley’s journey to this moment hasn’t been without challenges. His 2024 season, while historic, followed years of scrutiny with the New York Giants, where he faced a porous offensive line and a 26 wRC+ in 2023. Joining the Eagles in March 2024, Barkley transformed Philadelphia’s ground game, topping 2,005 regular-season rushing yards and earning Offensive Player of the Year honors. His signature 180-degree reverse hurdle against the Jaguars, dubbed “the play of the year” by Eagles legend Brandon Graham, cemented his status as a generational talent.
Fatherhood, however, has always grounded Barkley. In a recent “Hot Ones” interview, he shared how his children inspire him, recalling the humbling transition from college to the NFL. “Jada and Saquon Jr. changed my perspective,” he said. “Now, with the twins, it’s about showing them what hard work looks like.” Congdon, a Penn State alum and influencer, has been a constant presence, managing the family’s public life despite backlash over her past social media posts. The couple’s resilience shone through, with Barkley defending their bond during the Trump golf outing controversy in April 2025.
The twins’ arrival coincides with Barkley’s preparations for the 2025 season. With the Eagles retaining key pieces like Hurts and coach Nick Sirianni, expectations are sky-high. Barkley’s role in the “tush push,” a play he vocally supported against a proposed NFL ban, remains critical, with analysts noting his red-zone prowess could elevate him to “cheat code” status in fantasy football if the play is altered. Yet, Barkley’s focus seems split between the field and home. “Family keeps me centered,” he told ESPN at the Met Gala, where he turned heads in a Thom Browne suit.
As Philadelphia celebrates its star, the NFL world watches. Will Barkley’s new responsibilities fuel another record-breaking year, or will fatherhood to four soften his edge? With 2,000-yard seasons becoming his benchmark, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty cited Barkley as his NFL blueprint, signaling his influence on the next generation. For now, Barkley is savoring the moment, tweeting, “Twins got me feeling unstoppable.” Eagles fans, brace for a season where Saquon Barkley runs harder—for his team and his family.
