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Giants re-signing RB Matt Breida as Saquon Barkley awaits extension

The New York Giants are re-signing backup running back Matt Breida to a one-year extension worth $2.3 million with incentives, per Jordan Schultz of theScore. The Giants are ensuring they have additional talent in their backfield as superstar RB Saquon Barkley awaits an extension after being hit with the franchise tag last week.

Giants re-sign RB Matt Breida

Breida signed with the Giants last offseason after spending the 2021 season in Buffalo while Giants head coach Brian Daboll served as the Bills’ offensive coordinator. The 28-year-old running back must have instilled some confidence in Big Blue’s coaching staff, earning a $2.