Giants' Dexter Lawrence says Saquon Barkley will 'get what he deserves' as contract talks loom

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Dexter Lawrence was at the New York Giants' training facility Friday doing his signature sack dance with head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen after officially putting pen to paper on his four-year, $90 million contract extension. 

Lawrence joined quarterback Daniel Jones, a fellow 2019 first-round pick, as a cornerstone franchise piece locked in at big money for the future. 

But the Giants still have one piece left to lock in, and all eyes are on running back Saquon Barkley’s situation with the team. He’s franchise tagged, though he and the Giants are hoping to work something out like Jones and Lawrence did by the time training camp rolls around. 

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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is introduced before a game against the Indianapolis Colts Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J.  (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Lawrence, knowing how much Barkley means to the team, said the All-Pro running back will be getting his big payday. 

"I think Saquon is going to get what he deserves," he told reporters Friday. "He’s a great player, he’s a great leader for us. One of the top players on the team. I’m excited to see what’s up for him."

Schoen recently told "Good Morning Football" that Barkley’s representatives have agreed to set up a meeting post-NFL Draft to see "what the appetite" is regarding a potential deal. 

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Schoen and the Giants want their leader in the backfield on the roster, but a deal has to make sense for both sides. 

"Listen, Saquon is a very good