Saquon Barkley’s standing with the New York Giants is unclear, but it surely seems the celebrity working again will hit free company with out getting a contract extension from the staff immediately.
Barkley performed the 2023 season on the Giants’ franchise tag.
He solely missed three video games, rushed for 962 yards and 6 touchdowns and caught 41 passes for 280 yards and 4 touchdowns. His 10 whole touchdowns this season matched his whole from final season in fewer video games.
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New York Giants working again Saquon Barkley towards the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Monetary Subject in Philadelphia Dec. 25, 2023. (Eric Hartline/USA At present Sports activities)
In an interview with Fox Information Digital, Barkley was requested if he had any fond reminiscences with the Giants he likes to look again on. He was the No. 2 choice within the 2018 draft, made the playoffs final season and had a game-winning run in 2021 towards the New Orleans Saints.
Barkley, who partnered with Marriott Bonvoy to present two followers a Tremendous Bowl golf outing, stated his most memorable second was when his dream was realized.
“Clearly, I’ll most likely need to go together with getting drafted. That’s the second you’re by no means gonna neglect. All the opposite moments which have occurred, I actually don’t take time to replicate on that. I’m hitting free company, and it could possibly be my final time being a Large. Nevertheless it’s not the final time enjoying soccer.
“I feel at any time when I’m finished enjoying soccer, and I’m able to exit and retire, I’ll be capable to replicate and be capable to give a very good reply to one of these query.”
New York Giants working again Saquon Barkley takes the sector at MetLife Stadium Jan. 7, 2024. (Kevin R. Wexler/USA At present Community)
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Barkley signed the Giants’ franchise tender earlier than the beginning of coaching camp for veterans. He reportedly didn’t obtain a “no franchise tag” clause in his deal and could possibly be tagged once more.
The 2-time Professional Bowler stated final week he was “numb” to the concept of being tagged a second straight season.
“They did it final yr. So, I’m numb to it,” he stated Jan 8. “I don’t have any emotions towards that in any respect. For those who’re going to do it, simply don’t wait till March 5. Simply get it over with. If not, let me go. Easy.”
Giants common supervisor Joe Schoen stated lots of conversations relating to free company would occur in February.
Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants warms up previous to a recreation towards the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium Jan. 7, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Cooper Neill/Getty Photographs)
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In six seasons with New York, Barkley has 5,211 dashing yards, 35 dashing touchdowns and 12 receiving touchdowns. He was nominated to the Professional Bowl twice. And he was the 2018 AP Offensive Rookie of the 12 months.
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