Saquon Barkley’s Contract Negotiations With The New York Giants Are Still At A Standstill
Saquon Barkley has been one of the top running backs in the NFL since he started playing in the league in 2018.
Barkley has maintained his domination while on the field after winning the Offensive Rookie of the Year title in 2018.
Although it would seem obvious for the New York Giants to keep a player of his level, something appears to be stopping them.
Saquon Barkley’s Contract Negotiations With The New York Giants Are Still At A Standstill
The NFL gave Barkley and the Giants until July 17 to come to an agreement on a multiyear contract extension, but as that day approached, they were no closer than ever to doing so.
The Giants lowered their contract offer to Saquon Barkley after the draft😳
“The Giants returned to the negotiating table after the NFL draft talking about a smaller figure than the $13 million per year annually that Barkley previously rejected before the running-back market… pic.twitter.com/kjtNAKRUzq
— Fireside Giants (@FiresideGiants) May 30, 2023
Barkley has not committed to a long-term contract at this time and is franchise-tagged.
It was planned for the second week of optional OTAs to start on Tuesday without Barkley, who is unable to do so since he hasn’t signed his franchise tag.
He must either play under the franchise tag or follow Le’Veon Bell’s example and sit out the entire season if he has not already signed a contract.
"He’s deserving of a legitimate contract with legitimate guaranteed money, regardless of what the analytics of the league says"
Boomer says the Giants need to pay Saquon Barkley:https://t.co/szphWN4GeY
— WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) May 30, 2023
No of how Barkley now feels about it, the problem has not been resolved.
Given Barkley’s performance on both a team and an individual level, the Giants are probably interested in keeping him around.
After the NFL draft, the Giants came back to the negotiation table and proposed a lower sum than the $13 million per year that Barkley had previously refused.
Interesting tidbit from @rydunleavy on contract negotiations between Saquon Barkley and the #Giants:
"The Giants returned to the negotiating table after the NFL draft talking about a smaller figure than the $13 million per year annually that Barkley previously rejected before…
— Anthony Rivardo (@Anthony_Rivardo) May 30, 2023
The unknown in all the reported offers thus far — including the initial one made last season — is the amount of guaranteed money included.
The club might not want to spend a significant amount of money on an elderly running back, a tendency that appears to be becoming more common in the NFL.
Giants GM Joe Schoen's to-do list starts with resolving Saquon Barkley's contract situation, writes @charlottecrrll.
"Barkley is one of the faces of the Giants franchise, and how this plays out will leave a lasting impression on Schoen’s tenure."https://t.co/PYGqqp7FsD
— The Athletic NFL (@TheAthleticNFL) May 30, 2023
The Giants have great expectations for the 2023 season and beyond after winning a playoff game the previous season.
It is unknown if Barkley will play a role in their plans.
Latest On Saquon Barkley Contract Talks https://t.co/ZjK0f5ssgD pic.twitter.com/b6ypchXCiy
— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) May 30, 2023
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