The New York Giants’ offseason programming begins on Monday and one of the team’s star players will be absent. Running back Saquon Barkley will not be signing the franchise tag before Monday and, therefore, will not be eligible to participate in the offseason program, according to Kim Jones of Newsday.
Giants RB Saquon Barkley refusing to sign franchise tag
The Giants placed the franchise tag on Barkley earlier this offseason after the two sides were unable to agree to a long-term extension ahead of the franchise tag deadline. Barkley rejected New York’s initial contract offer midway through the 2022 regular season and, currently, there is “no outstanding offer right now,” per Giants general manager Joe Schoen.