Dexter Lawrence has secured a $90 million bag from the New York Giants. With his contract now in place, Lawrence is hoping the Giants get a similar extension done with running back Saquon Barkley.
Lawrence said that Barkley will, “get what he deserves,” when it comes to his next contract, via Jordan Raanan of ESPN. The defensive lineman has always admired Barkley and thinks he's a crucial piece of the Giants' success.
“He's a great player. He's a great leader for us,” Lawrence said of Barkley. “One of the top players on the team. I'm excited to see what's up for him.”
With both sides unable to come to an agreement, New York put the franchise tag on Barkley. Barkley has yet to sign the $10.1 million tag, putting his Giants' future in question.
The Giants have been the only NFL team Barkley has known since they drafted him second overall in 2018. Over his five year career, Barkley has rushed for 4,249 yards and 29 touchdowns. He has gained another 1,820 yards through the air, scoring eight touchdowns and earning two Pro Bowl nominations in the process.
But for all his success, Barkley has struggled to stay fully healthy throughout his time in New York. With running back seemingly having shorter shelf lives than other positions, the Giants haven't yet been able to guarantee major money.
Dexter Lawrence believes their stance should change. His future in New York has been made much clearer following his $90 million extension. He's hoping Saquon Barkley stays with him. As a leader of the Giants, Lawrence is hoping Barkley is paid like one.
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