The New York Giants opened Phase I of the voluntary portion of their offseason program Monday without two of their top players and team captains in running back Saquon Barkley and Dexter Lawrence.
Both remain in contact with the team and coach Brian Daboll as they deal with their current contract situations.
"First of all, we've had a great turnout. We've had a few meetings here [Monday]. The guys that are here are excited to be back. We got off to a good start," Daboll said. "I've talked to both of those players, both Saquon and Dex.