When Was the Last Time an Eagles Player Won the MVP? As Saquon Barkley Eyes History, a Look Back at Norm Van Brocklin

Braden Ramsey | 07/02/2025
Saquon Barkley (L); Norm Van Brocklin (R)

Saquon Barkley could’ve ended the Eagles’ decades-long MVP drought on Thursday. But alas, it was not to be.

He had DraftKings Sportsbook’s third-best odds (+8000) among the league’s five finalists going into the Honors Ceremony. But drastically trailed Josh Allen (-450) and Lamar Jackson (+320) for the distinction. In the end, it was Josh Allen who took home the award.

His falling short extended the Eagles’ MVP-less streak to six-and-a-half decades. Philadelphia is one of seven franchises to not have a player win an MVP in the Super Bowl Era.

Only one Eagle has ever won NFL MVP honors. That player, Norm Van Brocklin, did so in 1960. Van Brocklin, an eight-time Pro Bowler prior to 1960, was 34 years old when he captured the award.

He completed 53.9% of his passes for 2,471 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions while leading Philadelphia to a 10-2 record. Brocklin carried the Eagles to a 17-13 victory over the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Championship, then retired.

Shockingly, Van Brocklin was not named MVP by the Associated Press. Instead, the United Press International (UPI) handled the duties.

Barkley became the ninth player in NFL history to eclipse 2,000 rushing yards in a single campaign this year. He recorded a league-high 2,283 yards from scrimmage and 15 total touchdowns this season, his first with Philadelphia.

While he may have missed the MVP honors, he didn’t go home empty-handed. For his incredible season, he was named the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year for his outstanding efforts.

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Braden Ramsey has always been a big NFL fan. He has written about the league for various outlets, and covered the sport at a number of levels throughout his life. His favorite team is the Baltimore Ravens. When he's not writing, Braden can be found enjoying comedy of all kinds and hanging out with friends.

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