As he holds out for a long-term contract, New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley is fighting a battle that has been taken on by so many at his position before him.
With the NFL seemingly devaluing the running back position with each passing season, the two-time Pro Bowler had the non-exclusive franchise tag placed on him in March. It's a one-year deal worth a little over $10 million.
But Barkley has refused to sign the tender and hasn't ruled out sitting out the entire season if he doesn't get a respectable deal that he thinks he deserves.