Saquon Barkley

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Barkley is disgruntled. Barkley wants a new contract. We expect Barkley to play this season, even if necessary on the franchise tag. It is definitely a raw deal being a workhorse RB in the NFL this era - they get no respect. In terms of talent, opportunity, and assuming there is no holdout, I expect the Giants offense to improve from last season's already impressive jump into fantasy relevance thanks to HC Brian Daboll. Most of the improvement needs to come from Daniel Jones, but an improved Jones keeps defenses more off balance, allowing Saquon to do his thing.

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Saquon Barkley Dealing With High-Ankle Sprain?

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) told NFL on Prime reporter Taylor Rooks that he's in fact dealing with a "high-ankle sprain" to his right ankle and that not playing on Thursday night against the San Francisco 49ers was simply a pain-tolerance issue. The Giants don't play again until Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 4, but if he's indeed dealing with a high-ankle sprain, there's a good chance he won't play in that game, either. We'll have a better idea of Barkley's status for Week 4 next week, but fantasy managers expecting him to only miss one game should check their expectations. In Barkley's absence, Matt Breida should be lead dog, but the G-Men could also go with a RB committee with Breida, Gary Brightwell and rookie Eric Gray.

Sep 21 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley, Andrew Thomas Ruled Out Versus 49ers

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) and left tackle Andrew Thomas (hamstring) have been ruled out for the Thursday Night Football contest against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3. Barkley suffered a sprained ankle in the Week 2 comeback win over the Arizona Cardinals and could miss at least a few games moving forward. In his absence, veteran running back Matt Breida is expected to occupy the team's RB1 role, though he will have limited upside against a fierce 49ers' defensive line. Gary Brightwell and rookie Eric Gray could also see touches alongside Breida. Quarterback Daniel Jones is likely to be under pressure all game long with Thomas out of action. Fantasy managers should likely bench all Giants' players except Darren Waller this week.

Sep 20 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley Considered Week-To-Week With Ankle Sprain

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport considers New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) to be truly week-to-week after spraining his ankle in the Week 2 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Brian Daboll said that Barkley is a "quick healer" and has made "considerable progress" in the last two days, so the Giants haven't ruled him out for Thursday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Barkley dodged a bullet with a normal right-ankle sprain, but Rapoport still expects him to miss the Week 3 game and then potentially one more game in Week 4. Fantasy managers holding out hope for the 26-year-old to play this week shouldn't get their hopes up. Matt Breida is the best bet for lead-back duties in a terrible matchup if Barkley is inactive, with rookie Eric Gray and Gary Brightwell serving in complementary roles.

Sep 20 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley Listed As DNP Tuesday

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) was listed as a non-participant for the second straight day on Tuesday. Barkley's participation was a projection as the Giants conducted a walkthrough practice. The 26-year-old suffered an "ordinary" right-ankle sprain in the Week 2 win over the Arizona Cardinals. It was initially reported that he could miss three weeks with the injury, but head coach Brian Daboll said earlier on Tuesday that Barkley isn't being ruled out for Thursday night's game against the San Francisco Giants to kick off Week 3. It's good news that Barkley's injury doesn't appear very serious, but fantasy managers shouldn't get their hopes up that he plays this week. If he's inactive, Matt Breida is the best bet to lead New York's backfield, with Gary Brightwell and rookie Eric Gray serving as complementary change-of-pace options.

Sep 19 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

Giants Not Ruling Out Saquon Barkley Yet

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle in the comeback victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2. Numerous reports have put a two-to-three-week timeline on his return, but Giants head coach Brian Daboll has not ruled him out for the Thursday Night game against the San Francisco 49ers and said the running back is feeling much better. That said, it still seems improbable that Barkley, who has dealt with a ton of lower body injuries during his career, will play on such a quick turnaround. Assuming he's out, Matt Breida should be the primary ball carrier, with Gary Brightwell and rookie Eric Gray possibly mixing in. Against a strong 49ers defense, Breida would have a low floor and is not worth starting in 12-person leagues.

Sep 19 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

NFL Accuses NFLPA Of Encouraging RBs To Fake Injuries

Nick Chubb being carted to the locker room against the Steelers on Monday night highlights the importance of running backs securing guaranteed money, but this offseason brought an effective crash of the position’s market, leaving it in an unstable place. The fallout from the franchise tag deadline led to running backs meeting about the state […]

Sep 19 · Pro Football Rumors Giants Browns Jets Chargers Patriots Raiders Packers Bengals Cowboys Colts Saquon Barkley Nick Chubb Dalvin Cook Austin Ekeler Ezekiel Elliott Josh Jacobs Aaron Jones Joe Mixon Tony Pollard Jonathan Taylor

Saquon Barkley Expected To Miss Three Weeks

An MRI exam showed that New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) suffered an "ordinary" ankle sprain in the Week 2 comeback win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday that is expected to sideline him three weeks, according to a source. Fantasy managers won't have Barkley to kick off Week 3 action against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night, and he could also miss more games. The 26-year-old has had his run-ins with injuries so far in his career, but at least this one isn't of the season-ending variety. Fantasy managers will have to keep him stashed for now while trying to pick up Matt Breida for short-term depth, as he should see most of New York's backfield work until Barkley is able to return.

Sep 18 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

NFL Injury Updates: Burrow, Richardson, Barkley, Thomas

Bengals fans have been plenty frustrated with the team’s return on investment from quarterback Joe Burrow‘s record-breaking extension. Through two games, Burrow has averaged 152 yards per game while throwing two touchdowns and an interception. People were concerned about the calf injury that forced him out of practice early in training camp this summer and […]

Sep 18 · Pro Football Rumors Giants Commanders Ravens Bengals Broncos Colts Bears Saquon Barkley John Bates Odell Beckham Jr. Joe Burrow Kareem Jackson Gardner Minshew Darnell Mooney Anthony Richardson Logan Thomas Cole Turner

Giants Optimistic Saquon Barkley Dodged High-Ankle Sprain

X-rays on New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley's (ankle) ankle returned negative following Sunday's 31-28 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The 26-year-old is scheduled for an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the damage, but the Giants are optimistic he didn't suffer a high-ankle sprain. Even if Monday's MRI reveals a setback of the low-grade variety, Barkley faces a short turnaround with a road date against the San Francisco 49ers looming on Thursday. Fantasy managers will have to keep their fingers crossed that the two-time Pro Bowler is only dealing with a short absence, considering Barkley's visible frustration following the injury amidst the G-Men's historic comeback. Matt Breida would be in line to lead a committee for any time Barkley potentially needs to miss. Stay tuned.

Sep 18 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley Helped Off The Field

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) was injured during the Week 2 meeting with the Arizona Cardinals. The Pro Bowler looked good in this one, amassing 63 yards off 17 carries and six catches for 29 yards while totaling two scores. Unfortunately, he was injured late in the game, suffering what appeared to be a leg issue. Medical staff helped him off the field, and he was visibly upset while on the bench. This isn't an ideal scenario for fantasy managers, considering the Giants play again on Thursday night. Barkley will probably carry an injury designation, assuming it isn't severe, but there's a chance he won't be out there. Matt Breida should be the No. 1 option out of the backfield if that's the case.

Sep 17 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is looking for a better offensive performance this week. The two-time Pro Bowl running back was the lone bright spot of a dreadful Week 1 for the G-Men, averaging 4.3 yards per carry against the Dallas defense. The rest of the offense had a net of 120 yards. The Cardinals' defense performed admirably against Washington in Week 1, but a less-than-stellar Arizona offense will provide Barkley and the rest of the Giants' offense more opportunities in Week 2. Barkley is a sure-fire RB1 this week.

Sep 14 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley Bottled Up Against Dallas

New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley tallied 12 carries for 51 yards and three catches for 12 yards in the team's 40-0 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. His 4.3 yards per carry was the most efficient part of the Giants' offense. Outside of the first drive, Daniel Jones and Co. were unable to move the offense against the Cowboys' defense. In total, the Giants turned the ball over three times, including a play where Jones was targeting Barkley. Expect a rebound performance from the former first-round pick in Week 2 when the Giants visit the Arizona Cardinals.

Sep 11 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley Locked In As An RB1 Against Dallas

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is still the engine of the offense, despite the offseason addition of tight end Darren Waller. Barkley is fresh off of a 1,300-yard, 10-touchdown rushing campaign in 2022. He also added 57 catches in the passing game. The sixth-year pro scored in both contests against the Cowboys last season, but his yardage wasn't as consistent. In Week 3, he rushed 14 times for 81 yards. In Week 12, the totals were down to 11 rushes and 39 yards. In both games, Barkley snagged four receptions. In 2022, the Cowboys were middle of the pack when it came to yards per carry and total yards for opposing running backs. However, they only surrendered nine touchdowns on the season. Be confident with Barkley in your lineup this weekend, despite a tougher matchup.

Sep 8 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

Giants Set Initial 53-Man Roster

Most of the headlines concerning the Giants came this summer as the team came to a long-term deal with quarterback Daniel Jones and a short-term solution to satisfy running back Saquon Barkley. Still, the team made the necessary moves today to get towards a 53-man roster. Here are the cuts from today: Waived: DT Ryder […]

Aug 30 · Pro Football Rumors Giants Ryder Anderson Saquon Barkley Darrian Beavers Jashaun Corbin Tommy DeVito Tomon Fox Daniel Jones Kalil Pimpleton David Sills Tyrod Taylor Ray Wilborn Oshane Ximines

Latest On Giants, Saquon Barkley

The Giants-Saquon Barkley saga is on hold for the next several months. The Giants gave the sixth-year running back a small incentive package to report to camp on time, and Barkley is tied to the $10.1MM franchise tender this season. Twists and turns emerged on the way here, of course, and this certainly could be […]

Aug 18 · Pro Football Rumors Giants Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley's Reps Being Managed In Joint Practices

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley did not participate in 11-on-11 work in joint practices with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, but Connor Hughes of SNY reports he is not injured. The Giants are simply limiting his repetitions as a precaution as the offseason progresses. Ultimately, this is good news for fantasy managers, as it will limit any unnecessary training camp bumps and bruises ahead of the 2023 regular season. With Barkley back in a Giants uniform for at least one more season, he's fully expected to post RB1 numbers in fantasy.

Aug 8 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley Looking Explosive At Training Camp

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley had a relatively quiet start to training camp, but he was heavily involved in practice on Tuesday and caught a pair of passes that would have been big plays. Head coach Brian Daboll said several days ago that Barkley looked like "normal Saquon," which means strong, fast and explosive. The 26-year-old reworked his contract for the 2023 season and reported to camp, which was great news for his fantasy value as a top-five RB1 without the threat of a regular-season holdout. Injuries have been an issue for Barkley in the past, but as long as he remains healthy, he'll be the focal point of New York's offense yet again. Barkley averaged a career-high 18.4 carries per game in 2022 and should once again be a workhorse.

Aug 2 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

Offseason In Review: New York Giants

The Joe Schoen regime’s first offseason did not feature splash moves, with cap issues limiting the GM last year. After a surprise voyage to the NFC’s divisional round, the Giants became far more active this year in making moves that will shape their long-term future. For the most part, the team’s core players are now […]

Jul 30 · Pro Football Rumors Offseason Giants Deonte Banks Saquon Barkley Cole Beasley Dane Belton Matt Breida Parris Campbell Landon Collins Jamison Crowder Jarrad Davis Kenny Golladay Eric Gray Isaiah Hodgins Jalin Hyatt Daniel Jones Dexter Lawrence Bobby McCain Nick McCloud Xavier McKinney Rakeem Nunez-Roches Bobby Okereke Amani Oruwariye Gervarrius Owens Jason Pinnock Jordon Riley Aaron Robinson James Robinson John Michael Schmitz Sterling Shepard Darius Slayton Tyrod Taylor Kayvon Thibodeaux Andrew Thomas Darren Waller Jihad Ward Leonard Williams Oshane Ximines

Saquon Barkley Could Get Franchise Tag Again Next Year

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley agreed to a new one-year deal that adds $1 million worth of incentives on Monday, but he didn't get a "no-franchise-tag" clause, meaning the Giants can tag him again after the 2023 season, according to a source. His new deal is worth $10.1 million fully guaranteed, including a $2 million up-front signing bonus. If Barkley reaches 1,300 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns and 65 receptions, he'll earn an extra $1 million. Contract-issues aside, Barkley is now locked into the fold for the G-Men this year as a strong top-eight RB1 in fantasy that does most of the heavy lifting for the Giants offense. He made his second Pro Bowl in 2022 by rushing for a career-high 1,312 yards and 10 TDs on 295 carries, adding 57 receptions for 338 yards through the air in 16 regular-season starts.

Jul 25 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley Agrees To One-Year Deal With Giants

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has been in the headlines all offseason after being outwardly upset with the team's decision to franchise tag him. At last, the two sides agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal that includes a $2 million signing bonus. The Pro Bowl running back would have been paid $10.09 million over the course of the 2023 season. Instead, he'll get $2 million upfront and close to $1 million in additional money this year. With the contract negotiations out of the way, Barkley is primed to be a bonafide RB1 in fantasy football, assuming he stays healthy.

Jul 25 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

Latest On RB Coalition

Last night, a group of the NFL’s veteran running backs got together on a Zoom call organized by Chargers rusher Austin Ekeler. There was a reportedly strong turnout of NFL-talent for a meeting that ultimately gained little ground. Mike Florio of NBC Sports was able to provide some details on what transpired during the meeting. […]

Jul 24 · Pro Football Rumors Giants Browns Chargers Titans Saints 49ers Saquon Barkley Nick Chubb Austin Ekeler Derrick Henry Alvin Kamara Christian McCaffrey

Veteran RBs Planning To Address Depressed Market Together

Chargers running back Austin Ekeler saw the writing on the wall. As he watched some of the best at his position contemplate their options under a franchise tag, he knew he could be dealing with the same issues next offseason. He made an attempt to remedy the situation but ended up finding out just how […]

Jul 22 · Pro Football Rumors Giants Ravens Chargers Commanders Titans Raiders Cowboys Colts Saquon Barkley J.K. Dobbins Austin Ekeler Antonio Gibson Derrick Henry Josh Jacobs Tony Pollard Jonathan Taylor

Saquon Barkley Considering Regular-Season Holdout?

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley sounds prepared to play on the one-year franchise tag in 2023, but he's also seriously considering a regular-season holdout. "Anybody [who] knows me knows that's not something I want to do," Barkley said. "But is that something that's crossed my mind? I never thought I would ever do that, but now I'm at a point where it's like 'Jesus, like, I might have to take it to this level.' Am I willing and prepared to take it to the level? I don't know." Although Barkley is likely to hold out of at least some of training camp, there's a good chance he'll be on the field for Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys, according to the New York Daily News' Pat Leonard. Unless we get wind of a change of heart from the 26-year-old about missing regular-season games, he should continue to be treated as a top-five fantasy RB.

Jul 19 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley Addresses Giants Negotiations, Prospect Of Missing Games

After the Giants and Saquon Barkley spent the past eight months in sporadic extension talks, the Pro Bowl running back will be forced to play this season on a $10.1MM franchise tag. Barkley joins Josh Jacobs and Tony Pollard in this boat during a turbulent stretch for the running back position. The Giants and Barkley […]

Jul 19 · Pro Football Rumors Giants Saquon Barkley Daniel Jones

Giants, Saquon Barkley Were Close To Deal

Saquon Barkley headlined the list of running backs who were unable to negotiate a long-term deal ahead of yesterday’s deadline, leaving them to play out the season on the franchise tag. Talks between he and the Giants nearly produced an agreement. The two parties came within roughly $1-$2MM of reaching an agreement on the matter of […]

Jul 18 · Pro Football Rumors Giants Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley Fallout: Holdout, Guaranteed Money, CBA

The Giants didn’t agree to an extension with franchise-tagged running back Saquon Barkley by today’s deadline, meaning the two sides must table talks until 2024. While Barkley can effectively no longer force the Giants’ hand with threats of a holdout, he may do so anyway. After hearing earlier today that the RB wouldn’t be reporting […]

Jul 17 · Pro Football Rumors Giants Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard Fail To Reach Extension Agreements

As the running back market resides as a shell of its form of even a few months ago, the franchise tag deadline has come and gone without any of the three tagged backs reaching extension agreements. After multiple reports suggested Tony Pollard was not close on a deal with the Cowboys, the Giants and Raiders […]

Jul 17 · Pro Football Rumors Giants Cowboys Raiders Saquon Barkley Josh Jacobs Tony Pollard

Giants, Saquon Barkley Can't Agree On Contract Extension

The New York Giants and running back Saquon Barkley could not agree on a contract extension before Monday's deadline. Talks went down to the wire and best efforts were made on both sides to strike a compromise, but Barkley will now play the 2023 season on the franchise tag. Like Raiders RB Josh Jacobs, there's a good chance that we won't see Barkley at training camp now. The 26-year-old will play on a one-year, $10.1 million deal in 2023. There's a chance that Barkley could stretch his holdout into the regular season, which makes drafting him as a high-end RB1 in fantasy more risky now. He's had his share of injuries over the years as well, although is fantasy stock is up after his best season last year since his rookie campaign in 2018. If he's healthy and is available for Week 1 this year, Barkley should be considered a top-five fantasy back.

Jul 17 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley, Giants Remain At A Stalemate

According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the Giants aren't willing to restart talks with running back Saquon Barkley on a new deal. New York has made several offers previously. However, the former Nittany Lion declined all of them before hiring an additional agency to help with the negotiation process. Both sides have until Monday to agree to a contract, or Barkley could be playing on a franchise tag in 2023-24. But the situation might take a turn for the worse if the team doesn't make the 26-year-old happy, including a chance he won't show up for training camp, something he's threatened throughout the offseason.

Jul 16 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

Tag Rumors: Barkley, Jacobs, Engram

With the Monday deadline for franchise tagged players to sign long-term deals approaching fast, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo gave some quick updates on the last remaining franchise tagged players. The Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson agreed to a long-term deal, as did the Commanders and defensive tackle Daron Payne, while Cowboys running back Tony Pollard […]

Jul 15 · Pro Football Rumors Giants Jaguars Raiders Saquon Barkley Evan Engram Josh Jacobs

Saquon Barkley Reportedly Seeking $16 million Per Season

According to Mike Florio of NBC Sports, the Giants and running back Saquon Barkley are still far apart on a new contract. Per Florio, Barkley is asking for $16 million annually. On the other hand, New York's top offer was $13 million per season. That said, both sides have until 4 p.m. Eastern on Monday to come to terms on a deal. But if that doesn't happen, Barkley would be playing on the franchise tag of $10.1 million. Of course, there's a realistic chance the former Nittany Lion won't report to training camp, so his Week 1 availability (and beyond) remains in question.

Jul 12 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley's Week 1 Availability Could Be In Jeopardy

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is unhappy with the team's decision to place the franchise tag on him this offseason. The 26-year-old Pro Bowler is seeking a long-term deal to stay in New York, but the two sides have been at a standstill in recent weeks, and the deadline to reach a long-term extension is Monday, July 17 at 4 p.m. Eastern. According to ESPN's Dianna Russini, Barkley's Week 1 availability against the Dallas Cowboys could be in question if the contract dispute is not resolved. Needless to say, this is a concerning situation for fantasy managers who have already drafted Barkley in redraft formats or dynasty managers counting on him in their RB spot. This will be worth monitoring over the next few days.

Jul 12 · Source via Giants Saquon Barkley

Options As Clock Ticks Down On RB Franchise Tags

JULY 10: During an appearance on the Rich Eisen Show, Darlington added to his previous reporting on the Barkley and Jacobs situations (video link). He stated that Barkley remains the likelier of the two backs to ultimately sign a long-term deal before the deadline, with Jacobs’ tenure in Vegas having seemed uncertain since the arrival of […]

Jul 10 · Pro Football Rumors Giants Raiders Saquon Barkley Dalvin Cook Josh Jacobs

Optimism Exists Giants, Saquon Barkley Will Reach Extension Agreement

Less than two weeks now remain until the deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign extensions. Barring an agreement by 3pm CT on July 17, Saquon Barkley will be back in a contract year. The Giants have their five-year starting running back tied to a $10.1MM franchise tag salary. Not coming to an agreement soon would […]

Jul 4 · Pro Football Rumors Giants Saquon Barkley

Touchdown Distances
Rushing: 1
Receiving: 9

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Rushing: 1, 6
Receiving: 54, 18