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

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

Saquon Barkley willing to take drastic step amid contract stalemate with Giants?

Not everybody is convinced that New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will play come September without a long-term deal.  ESPN NFL insider Dianna Russini tweeted Wednesday that the Giants and Barkley “remain at a stalemate” regarding contract talks ahead of Monday’s deadline for teams to sign franchise-tagged players: Additionally, Russini suggested that Barkley could … Read more

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

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