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Giants says loss of Saquon Barkley in locker room underestimated

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants are missing Saquon Barkley more than just on the field during this miserable 3-13 season. It's in the locker room where some believe there may be the biggest void.

The Giants let Barkley walk as a free agent this offseason, much to owner John Mara's chagrin. All he did was become the ninth player in NFL history to top 2,000 yards rushing in a season, while doing it for the rival Philadelphia Eagles.

New York, meanwhile, had some leaders calling their effort "soft" by Week 12 and were unconvinced everybody was giving 100%.