Giants' Saquon Barkley won't sign franchise tag, will miss start of offseason program: reports

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The New York Giants will be without star running back Saquon Barkley when offseason training begins Monday. 

According to multiple reports, Barkley does not intend to sign his franchise tender in time to be eligible to participate in the Giants' offseason program that begins next week. 

Daniel Jones (8) and Saquon Barkley (26) of the New York Giants in action against the Chicago Bears at MetLife Stadium Oct. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J.  (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

The Giants designated Barkley in early March, just after locking down quarterback Daniel Jones to a four-year, $160 million contract. If Barkley does sign before the July 15 deadline, he will earn $10.1 million for the 2023 season. 

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After Barkley received the franchise tag, general manager Joe Schoen addressed failed contract negotiations but added the intent was for Barkley "to be a part of this team going forward." 

"That's negotiations. We had some deals out there, and we tried to get a deal done with him and his representatives. And we couldn't," Schoen said at the time, via the team’s website. 

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

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"I think both parties knew at the end of the day that this was an option, and if he's frustrated, I can understand some of that. We could be frustrated as well that we weren't able to get a deal done. I love Saquon. He's a good