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For over a year, the New York Giants had tried to sign star running back Saquon Barkley to an extension, but they ended up letting him hit the open market this offseason. That proved to be a mistake, as Barkley quickly agreed to a three-year, $37.75 million contract with the Giants NFC East rivals in […]

Is New York Giants pending free agent running back Saquon Barkley staying in the NFC East division, but with another team? Rumors are starting to fly about the former Penn State Nittany Lions star landing with the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2024 NFL free agency. The Eagles have an opening in the backfield following the […]

This year’s running back class figures to be a pretty exciting bunch. Last season, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard were unable to test the free agent market due to the franchise tag. This season, though, all three players are due for new contracts. Add to that Derrick Henry and Austin Ekeler, and you […]

Saquon Barkley is about to hit free agency after the New York Giants decided not to stick him with the franchise tag. The star running back is one of the best players available and should have plenty of interested suitors in free agency. One such team could be a squad that he has seen a […]

As free agency approaches in the NFL, there remains a lot of questions regarding the robust running back market, specifically in regards to Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley, who have not been franchise tagged by the Tennessee Titans or the New York Giants. Dianna Russini of The Athletic revealed what the buzz is surrounding the […]

Since being selected 2nd overall by the New York Giants in the 2018 NFL Draft, Saquon Barkley has been (when healthy) one of the most productive and electric running backs in the entire NFL. But in fairness, that’s precisely what was expected of him while he was at Penn State. If ever there were a […]

The Philadelphia Eagles could pursue star running back Saquon Barkley in NFL free agency, according to Howard Eskin of SPORTS RADIO 94WIP. “I didn’t believe, but I checked it and they do have interest in Saquon Barkley,” Eskin said. “I think they’re trying to work on something that would not be fully guaranteed. He’s not […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will be hitting the free agent market next week after struggling to agree to a long-term deal for over a year, and the Chicago Bears are once again rumored to be a potential destination for Barkley, according to Luis C. Medina of Bears Nation. The Giants placed the […]

The 2024 NFL Free Agency is coming up soon. Numerous pending free agents, including Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, among others, were slapped with the franchise tag in order for those teams to retain those players or at least get some prime draft picks in return for […]

The running back position and NFL free agency don’t currently have a great relationship. It has become the norm for teams to avoid paying running backs long-term or lucrative contracts because of the injury risk and ease of replacing players for cheap at the position. Time and time again, teams have refused to pay their […]

The New York Giants haven’t decided not to use the franchise tag on Saquon Barkley. However, that won’t necessarily end Barkley’s tenure with the Giants. There is still a door open for the running back to return to New York and finish his career there, via Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. However, the contract would […]

The New York Giants reportedly are not going to use the franchise tag for running back Saquon Barkley for the second year in a row, meaning that he will hit the free agent market, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Giants used the franchise tag on Saquon Barkley last offseason, and could have […]

Free agency is right around the corner and rumors about Saquon Barkley are reaching an all-time high. The former New York Giants running back is pegged for a contract paying him over $10 million per year. But rumors suggest Barkley wants a whole lot more than that. The NFL has shown its cards when it […]

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen has said every option is still on the table when it comes to running back Saquon Barkley, it still seems unlikely that the team will franchise tag its superstar running back for a second consecutive season. With a long-term deal looking improbable as well, it appears that Barkley […]

The NFL’s 2024 free agent class offers a ton of talent at the running back position, and one of them is New York Giants star Saquon Barkley. A two-time Pro Bowler, Barkley was given the franchise tag by New York last season and his one-year deal worth up to worth up to $11 million is […]

The New York Giants finished just 6-11 last season, good for third place in the four team NFC East, and now speculation has focused on the future and current mood of star running back Saquon Barkley. According to the NFL rumor mill, Barkley’s reps have met with Giants officials at a time when many are […]

The New York Giants and Saquon Barkley didn’t see eye-to-eye on the running back’s contract last offseason, and the team used the franchise tag on him  before agreeing on a one-year deal. After that debacle, the general consensus was that general manager Joe Schoen wouldn’t tag the star RB again, but at the NFL combine, […]

The New York Giants once again have to figure out a new contract for Saquon Barkley. After placing the franchise tag on him last offseason, they have to decide what price they are willing to pay to keep the star running back. General manager Joe Schoen continued to praise Barkley, who posted 1,242 yards from […]

The Dallas Cowboys are limping into another offseason with the stench of disappointment growing more intolerable by the year in Jerry World. Genuine championship aspirations cannot exist in this fan base until the team proves it in the playoffs. As Aaron Sorkin brilliantly writes in “A Few Good Men,” everything else is just smoke-filled coffeehouse […]

The New York Giants have a decision to make with soon-to-be free agent running back Saquon Barkley, and one option is to use the franchise tag on their star. But the Giants are unlikely to do so, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter: “The Giants will speak with free-agent-to-be running back Saquon Barkley and explore a […]

The 2024 NFL offseason will feature a ton of big names in free agency. However, not all of the stars with expiring contracts will hit the open market. The franchise tag allows teams an opportunity to retain their best players, and in this article, we will explain everything that you need to know about it, […]

There’s no doubt the Houston Texans are a rising NFL power. Behind first-year head coach DeMeco Ryans and rookie quarterback CJ Stroud last season, Houston established itself as a legitimate threat in the AFC just a year removed from going 3-13. The Texans’ breakout campaign came to an end in the divisional round of the […]

With his dynamic plays and run to an AFC South crown, rookie quarterback CJ Stroud helped put the Houston Texas on the map. As the Texans look to run it back in year two, Houston could add some intriguing reinforcements around their star. If Saquon Barkley were to leave the New York Giants, the Texans […]

Saquon Barkley was one of the main headliners of last offseason, as his ongoing and ultimately unsuccessful long-term contract negotiations with the New York Giants served as a driving force for a running back financial compensation debate. There might not be much of a struggle between the two sides this year, however. The Giants are […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley recently spoke on his time in the NFL, sharing some insight on his professional goals. Just like every other NFL player, Barkley’s ultimate goal is to win the Super Bowl, but he’ll need to answer the real question of whether the money or championship is more important next […]

After a disappointing season, the New York Giants enter their offseason with Saquon Barkley headed to free agency. But if it were up to Kayvon Thibodeaux, the Giants would have already locked Barkley up to a long-term contract. Thibodeaux wasn’t upset that New York signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a $160 million contract. Moreso, he […]

It should be stipulated right at the outset that there are very few, if any, players that simply must be re-signed from a 6-11 team. The 2023 New York Giants had three separate losing streaks of at least three games for a reason. The roster lacked talent. So, when players from said roster hit free […]

The New York Giants wrapped up their season with a 27-10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles to finish on a high note in 2023, but it was a frustrating season for running back Saquon Barkley, who will once again be a free agent this offseason. It is possible that Giants general manager Joe Schoen will […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley was brutally honest to the media Wednesday about his contract status with the team and what it means for his future in the NFL. According to Dan Martin of The New York Post, a “fresh start” away from the Giants organization has crossed the mind of the star […]

Much like there was The Summer of George way back when, the 2024 offseason will be known as the offseason of the Chicago Bears. The Bears have plenty of avenues to improve the team. They have the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft thanks to last year’s blockbuster deal with the Carolina Panthers, […]

At this point in the season, the New York Giants are just playing for pride. However, the Giants would be much more palatable on offense with Saquon Barkley and Darren Waller in the lineup. Both Barkley and Waller practiced in full on Thursday, via NFL.com’s injury roundup. Barkley was dealing with an elbow injury while […]

For most folks, Week 15 signals the start of the fantasy football playoffs. While teams across the NFL are fighting for playoff positioning, fantasy football owners likely already know their postseason status with Week 15 upon us. Every week in fantasy is a big one, but now that the playoffs are here, it’s game time, […]

The New York Giants emerged victorious on Monday Night football, defeating the Green Bay Packers 24-22. Tommy DeVito stepped up in the game and helped New York earn the victory. Giants star running back Saquon Barkley commented on DeVito’s performance following the game. “I didn’t know he could run like that,” Barkley said. “That throw […]

With a 4-8 record heading into this week’s Monday Night Football matchup against the Green Bay Packers, fans of Big Blue might think the team’s playoff hopes are all but dead. But star running back Saquon Barkley and several teammates disagree. Check out what the Giants’ back had to say in comments to the media […]

Your fantasy football playoffs are coming up soon, so you need to know who you can trust in your starting lineup on a weekly basis. Even if the player is a big name, that doesn’t necessarily justify their inclusion, which is where our Week 12 panic meter comes into play. As always, the following list […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, who has expressed frustration about the team’s struggles this season, has been quietly battling an ankle injury he suffered back in Week 2 according to an ESPN report. While the veteran rusher avoided serious structural damage to the ankle, discomfort from the serious sprain he suffered in the […]

As the New York Giants get set to play the New England Patriots on Sunday, the rematch with their ex-head coach Joe Judge is making headlines. It’s safe to say few Giants players or fans remember former head coach Joe Judge’s tenure with the team fondly. The sole exception might be Giants’ running back Saquon […]

The New York Giants are well out of playoff position and this season has gone about as bad as one could have possibly expected, but Sunday’s 31-19 win over the Washington Commanders is a feel-good moment for everyone involved. The win over the Commanders was a good showing from coaching and both sides of the […]

The New York Giants are trying to wake themselves up after a stretch of awful play. In the first quarter of their game against the Washington Commanders, it appears the offense is figuring it out. At the very least, Tommy DeVito and Saquon Barkley snapped New York’s touchdown drought in the first quarter. Not only […]