The New York Giants failed to agree with Saquon Barkley on a long-term contract extension after placing the franchise tag on him in February. The two sides negotiated throughout the offseason but were unable to close the gap by the July 17th deadline.
In a recent interview with The Money Matters Podcast with Jack Mallers (recorded on July 11th), Barkley opened up on the negotiation process and detailed his interaction with Giants co-owner John Mara that almost got the deal done.
Saquon Barkley met with Giants owner John Mara during the negotiation process
Barkley and the Giants went back and forth all offseason long with different contract offers and counteroffers after the superstar running back rejected an offer made during the team’s bye week.