New York Giants GM Joe Schoen says he hasn't made any calls to trade RB Saquon Barkley

PALM BEACH, Fla. — The New York Giants haven't made any calls to other teams about trading running back Saquon Barkley, even if they have received some.

General manager Joe Schoen emphasized the distinction Monday at the NFL's annual meetings, the first time he's talked publicly since the NFL scouting combine when he declared the team open to a potential trade. The Giants at that time were trying to shed some $40 million in salary cap space to get their financials in order for this season.

«That was taken a little bit out of context at the Combine. I haven't called one team on Saquon Barkley,» Schoen said Monday about the idea the Giants were shopping the running back. «Everybody ran with that from the Combine. I said I would listen if people called on any players. It would be irresponsible if I didn't. That doesn't mean I'm going to do every deal. So I haven't called one team on Saquon Barkley.

»I've got calls about a few of our players. He's one where a couple teams have reached out. But I'm not shopping Saquon Barkley."

Barkley was the No. 2 pick in the 2018 NFL draft out of Penn State. He was named Offensive Rookie of the Year after compiling over 2,000 total yards in his debut season.

Since then it has been a struggle. Barkley dealt with a high ankle sprain in 2019, tore the ACL in his right knee the following the year and was hampered by an ankle injury this past season. He's compiled 2,391 total yards in the three years since his breakout rookie season.

But the Giants appear likely to hang on to Barkley despite still being up against the salary cap. Cornerback James Bradberry appears more likely to be moved to create the necessary space, even though Schoen noted he was recently a Pro Bowl player, is still 28 years