Giants star running back Saquon Barkley does not plan to sign his franchise tender before the team’s offseason program begins next Monday, making him ineligible to participate, according to Kim Jones of Newsday.
Barkley joined quarterback Daniel Jones as two critical pieces to the offense who were scheduled to hit free agency this offseason. Prior to the new league year, the Giants struck a deal with Jones on a long-term contract extension, which made Barkley a prime candidate to receive the franchise tag.
The Giants tagged Barkley to keep him out of the free agent market as the star running back worked with the team on a long-term extension. To date, an agreement on a new deal has yet to be reached.
