The long, and frequently contentious, contract negotiation between the New York Giants and running back Saquon Barkley has finally come to a close today. Unfortunately it wasn’t with the news anybody wanted, as the two sides couldn’t come to an agreement.
It is what it is
— Saquon Barkley (@saquon) July 17, 2023
The Giants were consistent throughout the off-season that they wanted Barkley back, but at “their” number. Barkley, meanwhile, has maintained that he wants to be back. He’s said that he doesn’t want to re-set the running back market (paced by Christian McCaffrey’s $16 million per year average), but does want a contract that shows the Giants respect him and what he brings to the team.