Saquon Barkley's iconic backwards hurdle against Jaguars wins Best Play at ESPYs 2025 - Watch it again

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley, 28, won ESPY for Best Play for his epic backwards hurdle vs. Jaguars after a 14-yard catch, spin, and leap on Nov 3, 2024.

Updated on: Jul 17, 2025, 06:24:24 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley won the ESPY award for best play for his iconic backwards hurdle against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Lincoln Financial Field on November 3, 2024. The iconic moment, forever etched in NFL history, saw the 28-year-old catching a 14-yard short pass, breaking a tackle, spinning around, and leaping backwards despite pressure from Jaguars' CB Jarrian Jones.

Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley speaks during a news conference at NFL football minicamp. (AP)

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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