Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Running back Saquon Barkley learned all about the business of the NFL this past offseason when the New York Giants franchise tagged him and couldn’t find common ground on a long-term extension that he wanted.
So, when asked about loyalty on Thursday, Barkley seemed pretty firm about his thoughts on the matter. "Loyalty means nothing," he said, via ESPN. "Loyalty, that don't mean nothing.
No matter how loyal, no matter how committed you are, it's a business at the end of the day. That is something that I have learned." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants looks towards the sideline against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images) Barkley did report to Giants training camp on the first day on an adjusted $10.1 million deal for this season, which included $990,000 in incentives.
While Barkley is making these comments about loyalty, the Giants are going through the exact opposite season the entire organization thought would come after making the playoffs and winning a game there back in January. GIANTS, BRIAN DABOLL DOWNPLAY SIDELINE SPATS FOLLOWING BLOWOUT LOSS: ‘NOT A BIG DEAL’ New York is 2-8, and with quarterback Daniel Jones out for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL, the season has virtually become a wash with undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito as the team’s starter until further notice.