New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll has revealed that he has held talks with contract rebel Saquon Barkley after the running back refused to sign a franchise tag, which forced him to miss out on the NFL franchise’s offseason program, which started on Monday.
Barkley, 26, has yet to sign the $10.1million (£8.1m) franchise tag the Giants placed on him after inking quarterback Daniel Jones to a bumper new deal. The two-time Pro Bowler has no intention of signing the tag either, opening up the possibility of skipping the entire spring, mandatory minicamp and potentially training camp.
The Giants are also unable to fine Barkley as he did not sign the franchise tag. Barkley’s position is unlikely to change unless there is an agreement on a lucrative long-term deal that pays him among the top running backs in the NFL.
