How Saquon Barkley dropped the ball in contract negotiations with Giants

Dec 11, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) warms up before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports There’s usually some give-and-take in a contract negotiation. Not this time. The Giants looked at Saquon Barkley, then took, took and took … Read more

Chiefs and All-Pro DT still ‘far apart’ in contract negotiations

The Kansas City Chiefs will open training camp this weekend without star defensive tackle Chris Jones, who won’t report as he and the club attempt to iron out a new contract.  According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, negotiations between Jones and the Chiefs are “far apart.”  Jones is in the final season of a four-year, … Read more

Saquon Barkley considering sitting out 2023 season in ‘f— you’ to Giants after failed contract negotiations

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