Saquon Barkley Joins Eagles After Giants Exit

Saquon Barkley has officially signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after a contentious free agency process with the New York Giants, where he felt disrespected in contract negotiations. Barkley secured a three-year, $37.75 million deal with $26 million guaranteed, leaving the Giants after being franchise tagged and receiving minimal communication from general manager Joe Schoen. In HBO's 'Hard Knocks', Barkley revealed his frustrations, mentioning that he was misled about a potential deal during the NFL combine and ultimately felt the Giants were not serious about retaining him. He expressed doubts that the Giants would match the Eagles' offer, leading him to believe his chance to stay was over after a pivotal phone call with Schoen. As a result, Barkley will now play against his former team twice a year, further intensifying the rivalry. The Giants, struggling to secure a winning record in recent years, will now face challenges after losing their star player.