Saquon Barkley will stay at home when the Giants open their offseason program next week, according to Newsday. Which should surprise absolutely no one.
The only leverage Barkley has is his presence. He is not on the Giants’ roster until he signs his franchise tag tender. And he is under no obligation — mandated or perceived — to participate in team activities until then. Which means skipping voluntary workouts is a given, missing the June minicamp is very likely and a boycott of some or all of training camp is presumably on the table.