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Saquon Barkley reportedly agrees to deal with New York Giants, will report to training camp
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Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants have come to an agreement, according to a report.
Per the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Barkley has agreed to a 1-year deal that could be worth up to $11 million. The deal will ensure that Barkley will participate in Giants training camp this summer.
Surprise! 🚨 🚨 🚨
The #Giants and star RB Saquon Barkley agreed to terms on a new 1-year deal worth up to $11M, sources say, as Barkley gives himself a chance to beat the franchise tag. He gets a $2M signing bonus.
Bottom line: Barkley is coming in & will be at training camp. pic.twitter.com/A5PR7RWLfQ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 25, 2023
Barkley was franchise-tagged by the Giants earlier this offseason, but did not immediately sign his franchise tender. His $11 million contract means he could make slightly more than the franchise tag of $10.1 million.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Barkley’s deal does not prevent the Giants from franchise-tagging him again after this season.
While Saquon Barkley did get $1 million worth of incentives added to his deal, Saquon Barkley did not get a “no franchise tag” clause, meaning the Giants can tag him again after this season, per source. https://t.co/uJdWQY6eH8
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 25, 2023
Barkley has been one of the NFL’s best running backs when healthy. He rushed for 1,312 yards last season, which was a career-high. He also made 57 catches out of the backfield during the 2022 campaign.
Barkley is entering his 6th season in the NFL. He was the No. 2 overall pick out of Penn State in the 2018 NFL Draft. He has 4,249 rushing yards and 29 rushing touchdowns in his career.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.