The New York Giants were facing quite a difficult situation this offseason with both starting quarterback Daniel Jones and star running back Saquon Barkley set to become free agents with only one franchise tag available. This meant that the team needed to sign at least one of them to a new contract in order for both of them to return to the team next season.
Fortunately for the Giants, the team was able to re-sign Daniel Jones to a four-year deal, allowing them to place a franchise tag on Saquon Barkley to keep him in New York for another season. It was a big move, and Jones got honest about the process.
“In a situation like this, you’re trying to do what’s best for you and your family while also balancing being part of a team and understanding the goals and the vision we have as a team,” Jones said according to SNY. “That was certainly important to me throughout the deal. I think we found a way to do both those things and to do it the right way for both sides. That was certainly important to me.”
Obviously, everyone within the Giants organization is happy with how the situation ultimately played out.
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