NEW ORLEANS — Saquon Barkley deserved this moment, confetti falling on him, his teammates loving on him and him loving them back, a Lombardi Trophy that for six New York seasons seemed so far away waiting for him to touch, to hoist.

The football gods who had been so cruel to him for too long relented in the best way possible, at the best possible time, allowing a champion football player and a champion person to be a champion.

<div class="nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper"><a href="#" aria-controls="nyp-slideshow-modal" data-slideshow-modal="trigger" title="Open a slideshow of all 5 article images." aria-label="Open a slideshow of all 5 article images." data-slideshow-slide-number="1" data-slideshow-slides-total="5"> 5 </a></div><figcaption>Saquon Barkley celebrates after the Eagles defeated the Chiefs in Super Bowl 2025 on Feb. 9. Getty Images</figcaption>

A dream night for a dream player who found his Dream Team.

The Eagles needed a Saquon Barkley to get them back to the top of the NFL Mountain, and Saquon Barkley needed a team like the Eagles to get him there and slay the Patrick Mahomes dragon.{ai:summary}Saquon Barkley celebrated a significant milestone as he hoisted the Lombardi Trophy after the Eagles' victory over the Chiefs in Super Bowl 2025. This moment marked a culmination of his six-year journey with the New York Giants, showcasing his resilience and dedication.On his 28th birthday, Barkley experienced a dream come true, surrounded by teammates who supported him throughout his career. The moment symbolizes not just personal achievement but also the joy of being part of a championship team. #sports

Saquon Barkley gets Super Bowl moment he deserved with Eagles after years of Giants heartache

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