The New York Giants have been dealt a potentially seismic blow after superstar Saquon Barkley has reportedly told the team he will not sign his franchise tag.
The running back was given the franchise tag after the Giants were able to secure a long-term deal with Daniel Jones - giving him a whopping four-year $160 million contract.
That meant a spot was open to tag Barkley, rather than giving him a long-term deal. The Giants do still have the cap space to agree an extension with the running back, but have so far opted not to, while Barkley has yet to sign the deal that comes under the terms of the tag