Blinksportsnews247Star running back Saquon Barkley’s contract is still under consideration by the New York Giants and general manager Joe Schoen.
Barkley wants long-term job stability after the organization tagged him during the previous off-season, totaling $10.1 million against the salary cap, 100% guaranteed.
The Giants haven’t ruled out utilizing the franchise tag, according to Schoen, but the running back market is “saturated,” meaning there will be a lot of alternatives to choose from in free agency. But Barkley is more than just a productive player on the football field; many teammates think he should be compensated for his contributions and that he leads the locker room.
Assessing the Market and Managing Teams
Josina Anderson reports that the Giants and Saquon Barkley’s reps had a “good initial meeting” on Thursday night. Although the organization is still evaluating its options, a return hasn’t been completely ruled out.
It is likely that Barkley will be able to test the market and see what kind of contract he can get, but it is unlikely that many clubs that are in the running for the playoffs will be ready to pay top price for a player at his position. Given that they have CJ Stroud on a rookie contract, the Houston Texans might be prepared to part with a little cash to acquire him, but expecting more than $10 million each season may be pushing it.
Giants’ Outlook for the Future and the Effects of the Salary Cap
Considering how much production they had from Devin Singletary in the previous season, Houston might look into a less expensive option. Barkley still adds a lot of intangibles and is a luxury at running back. He has played a minimum of 13 games in each of the last three seasons and has served as an offensive representative for the Giants in recent years.
Though unlikely, the Giants’ chances of re-signing him have increased with the surprise $10 million salary cap increase.
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