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Saquon Barkley considering sitting out 2023 season in ‘f— you’ to Giants, removes team from social media

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It was a disappointing Monday for running backs, as three Pro Bowlers who were franchise-tagged — Josh Jacobs (Las Vegas Raiders), Saquon Barkley (New York Giants) and Tony Pollard (Dallas Cowboys) — failed to receive long-term, second NFL contracts from their respective teams ahead of the deadline to receive such deals.  That means all three … Read more

Agent’s Take: What’s next for Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkley after not securing long-term deals at tag deadline?

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Six players were designated as franchise players in early March. Three of the six, all running backs, were unable to reach an agreement before the July 17 deadline for franchise players to sign multi-year contracts. By NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement rules, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs and Tony Pollard are prohibited from signing long term with … Read more

Barkley considered sitting out season as NFL teams shun running backs

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A frustrated Saquon Barkley considered sitting out the 2023 season if he couldn’t get a new contract from the New York Giants. In an interview on a podcast released on Monday, the star running back discussed the negotiations leading up to Monday’s deadline for players on a franchise tag to reach a new multi-year deal … Read more