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NFL Rumors: Saquon Barkley More Likely Than Josh Jacobs to Get Contract by July 17

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As the July 17 deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign a long-term contract approaches, all eyes are on running backs Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs.

Per ESPN's Dan Graziano, Barkley is considered more likely to get a deal done than Jacobs because New York Giants ownership has publicly expressed a desire to see the two-time Pro Bowler spend his entire career with the franchise and "the front office knows ownership would like a deal to get done."

Graziano noted he hasn't heard much chatter around Jacobs' situation with the Las Vegas Raiders, "which could indicate that he's less likely to get his deal.