New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has reportedly extended a grand gesture to a young fan who was turned away by Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence last week.
According to TMZ Sports on Saturday, Barkley invited 11-year-old Giants fan Kamil Bautista and his family to attend the Giants' Nov. 10 game against the New York Jets. Barkley reportedly plans to fly Kamil and his family to New York from McAllen, Texas, and give them a "meet-and-greet experience."
After the Cowboys' Week 1 win at home against the Giants, Kamil attempted to get an autograph from Lawrence while wearing a Barkley jersey, but the Pro Bowler told Kamil, "Get the right jersey, son," and kept walking:
Lawrence later defended his actions on Twitter:
DeMarcus LawrenceIt’s crazy how you fans want to attack me for not signing for a kid.