Saquon Barkley is still at odds with the New York Giants as he has not signed a contract extension.
Barkley is scheduled to play under the franchise tag for the 2023 season unless a contract is signed before the season begins.
Despite this conflict, it appears that Barkley isn’t wasting any time in the offseason, putting in long hours in the gym.
Barkley recently shared a weightlifting video that, by our count, shows him squatting 585 pounds.
— Saquon Barkley (@saquon) June 29, 2023
Barkley has shared similar videos in the past, demonstrating the raw strength and athleticism he possesses.
He has established himself as one of the most dominant running backs in the league, and his strength is a big contributing factor.
Despite this dominance, however, the Giants have yet to sign him to a long-term contract.
This is a growing trend in the NFL, as players like Dalvin Cook and Ezekiel Elliott have been released by their respective teams.
Austin Ekeler, a player of similar caliber to Barkley’s, has struggled to gain ground with the Los Angeles Chargers in a similar situation.
However, in the case of Barkley and the Giants, the team has maintained that they are confident in their ability to reach an agreement with him.
They already signed Daniel Jones to a multiyear contract during the offseason, and Barkley is apparently the next domino to fall.
Due to their division mates’ dominant play in the NFC East last season, the Giants will want to keep their foot on the gas to keep up.
Will that include an extension for Barkley in the offseason?
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