The New York Giants have a huge problem on their hands.
Giants star running back Saquon Barkley does not plan to sign his franchise tender before the team’s offseason program begins next Monday, making him ineligible to participate, according to Kim Jones of Newsday.
Barkley wanted a long-term deal before the Giants used the tag on him. However, the team decided to give starting QB Daniel Jones his big deal instead. The two parties have until July 17 to negotiate an extension or Barkley would play out the 2023 season under the tag, which will cost them just over $10 million fully guaranteed.
It should be noted that all off-season activities are technically voluntary up until mandatory minicamp.
Last season, Barkley played in sixteen games and rushed for 1,312 yards on 295 carries (4.4 YPC) and 10 touchdowns to go along with 57 receptions on 76 targets for 338 yards receiving.
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Barkley was a huge reason why the Giants were successful last year when they qualified for the postseason. They not only made it there but defeated the Minnesota Vikings to secure their 1st playoff win in 11 years for first-year head coach Brian Daboll.
Hopefully, things can work themselves out behind the scenes so the good times can keep rolling.
