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Giants, RB Saquon Barkley fail to reach long-term contract agreement ahead of franchise tag deadline

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Saquon Barkley / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image The Saquon Barkley contract drama had a chance to finally come to an end on Monday. Instead, the nightmare for Big Blue continues. The Giants and their star running back did not come to terms on a long-term contract agreement prior to Monday’s 4 p.m. deadline, sources … Read more

Franchise tag deadline: Predicting what happens with Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkley and other tagged players

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The deadline for franchise-tagged players to reach long-term deals is Monday, July 17, at 4 p.m. ET. A total of four players are currently under the tag, and each have a different situation.  Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson were able to find the lucrative extensions they were after. Will … Read more

Giants’ Saquon Barkley ponders Week 1 holdout amid franchise tag drama, disputes reported contract offer

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Getty Images Saquon Barkley has said repeatedly this offseason he’d like to be back with the Giants. With days to go until the deadline for franchise-tagged players to reach long-term deals, however, the star running back is prepared to stay away for a while, and is considering a Week 1 holdout, according to ESPN. “Barkley … Read more