Saquon Barkley to Skip Giants' Offseason Program Amid Franchise-Tag Dispute

Saquon Barkley will not participate in the New York Giants' offseason workout program next week as he has not yet signed his franchise-tag tender of $10.1 million. Barkley, who wanted a multi-year deal, turned down the Giants' offer of $12.5 million annually at the bye week in early November. The Giants increased their offer slightly after the season, but no agreement was reached. The market for running backs during this free agency cycle was fairly dismal, and the Giants have a line in the sand they will not cross when it comes to paying a player at that position.