Giants Star Running Back Saquon Barkley Holding Out for Long-Term Contract After Franchise Tag

Saquon Barkley has not signed his franchise tag and is absent from Giants offseason workouts seeking a new long-term contract.
The Giants placed the franchise tag on Barkley for 2023 but have not made progress on a multi-year deal.
Barkley and the Giants remain at odds with no resolution in sight as the July deadline for signing the franchise tender approaches.
The Giants GM acknowledges the challenges in negotiating with Barkley but does not rule out looking for another running back in the upcoming draft.
Other key Giants players like Dexter Lawrence are also looking for contract extensions, fueling speculation about dysfunction over pay on the team coming off a strong 2022 season.