The New York Giants and their star running back, Saquon Barkley, have reached an impasse in their contract extension negotiations. These discussions have been ongoing for months, tracing back to the BYE week of the previous season.
Joe Schoen, the general manager, proposed a yearly salary of $12.5 million to Barkley, which was promptly dismissed. Nonetheless, Barkley remained interested in observing the development of the free agent market, hoping for a substantial pay rise for running backs, a strategy that dramatically failed.
Instead of making significant investments, teams are turning to the draft to fill the running back position.