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Inside why NY Giants’ brass in no hurry to rush Saquon Barkley back

Saquon Barkley #26 talks with Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants during warmups before the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium on September 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

It sure doesn’t sound like the NY Giants are going to rush star running back Saquon Barkley back onto the field as he continues to rehab a torn ACL

NY Giants running back Saquon Barkley is used to defying odds and timetables.

When Barkley suffered a high-ankle sprain in 2019, he made it back in three weeks time, easily beating the most optimistic projections for his return.