In a revelation that's sure to send tremors through Philadelphia, Saquon Barkley has hinted that his retirement might come as a total shock to fans and players alike.

On Chris Long’s Green Light podcast, the star running back was asked whether he would consider retiring while still at the top of his game. Barkley responded cryptically, suggesting that his retirement could happen sooner than many anticipate.

"I’ll probably be one of those guys that it’ll be out of nowhere. I could just wake up one day, whether it’s next year, two years, or four years from now, and just say, ‘Yeah, it’s over,’" he confessed.

A Chilling Comparison to Barry Sanders

Barkley drew an intriguing parallel to Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, who famously hung up his cleats in the summer of 1999, right before training camp, after a stellar Pro Bowl season.

"One of my favorite players of all time is Barry Sanders, so probably similar to that. Maybe one day I'll be killing it and just decide to call it quits," he remarked, leaving fans to ponder his future.

Sanders made his surprise exit at the age of 30, and with Barkley now at 28, Eagles fans are anxiously hoping this dynamic player chooses to continue his career.

What Lies Ahead for Barkley?

While Barkley’s candidness opens the door to speculation, one thing is for sure: the football world will be watching closely as he navigates his career choices in the coming years. Will he follow in Sanders' footsteps, or will he forge a longer path in the NFL? Only time will tell.