Giants training camp takeaways, 8/9: Saquon’s back, and other things we learned

Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com via Imagn Content Services, LLCEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Saquon Barkley is back! Sort of. In a limited way. Barkley is off the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and back to practice with the New York Giants. The Giants, though, are still taking baby steps with Barkley as he returns from last season’s major knee injury.

Let’s get to Monday’s practice report.

Saquon’s day

Saquon Barkley’s first practice began the way all first practices for new players should begin — with introductions.

Barkley said some of his teammates asked “who’s that?,” shook his hand and introduced themselves.

It felt good to just be back out there playing football,” Barkley said. “The…