Two notable New York Giants gamers shall be absent for the beginning of the group’s offseason program on Monday. Operating again Saquon Barkley and defensive sort out Dexter Lawrence will each sit out the beginning of OTAs over contract points, in line with a number of stories.
Barkley has but to signal the franchise tag he acquired in March. Not solely that, however the star operating again would not intend to signal the tender, in line with Newsday, and is subsequently on observe to skip the beginning of the Giants’ offseason program. Lawrence is about to overlook the beginning of the Giants’ offseason program as he’s getting into the ultimate 12 months of his rookie deal, in line with the New York Each day Information.Â
Barkley can be assured $10.09 million underneath the one-year tag, making him the eighth-highest paid participant at his place alongside the Cowboys‘ Tony Pollard and Raiders‘ Josh Jacobs. Like Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Barkley can technically negotiate with different groups underneath his tag, which is non-exclusive, however the Giants would have the choice to match any provide.
The RB was displeased with receiving the tag, in line with Fox Sports activities, after long-term contract talks with the Giants didn’t progress. New York tried to ink Barkley to a deal extending past 2023, per Ralph Vacchiano, however the two sides have been far aside. The group apparently has no real interest in resuming these talks presently, and is content material to proceed with the tag.
It is unclear how lengthy Barkley intends to carry out — formally, most early offseason work is voluntary — however he would not be penalized financially for any missed exercises or practices except he is truly signed the tag. Gamers can wait till the Tuesday after Week 10 of the common season to signal the tag, or else they’re required to sit down out the rest of the 12 months. Tagged gamers even have till July 17 this 12 months to barter a long-term contract.
Barkley mentioned earlier this offseason he deliberate to be “practical” in contract calls for after a resurgent 2022 season, during which he ran for a career-high 1,312 yards as a centerpiece of Brian Daboll’s offense.
“I am probably not too involved with resetting any markets,” the previous first-round decide advised reporters. “I am practical. I do know what I used to be on tempo to do, however having two years of accidents would not assist. However I believe I used to be in a position to present the caliber of participant I’m.”
The seventeenth total decide within the 2019 NFL Draft, Lawrence acquired his first Professional Bowl nod final 12 months after recording a career-high 7.5 sacks. Lawrence, whose base wage for 2023 is at present valued at $12.4 million, has a projected market worth of over $19.8 million over 4 years, in line with Spotrac.Â