Saquon Barkley's 5-word reaction as new deal with Giants fails to get done

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The New York Giants and Saquon Barkley failed to agree to a contract extension, and if the superstar running back is going to play during the 2023 season, he will have to play on the franchise tender.

The lack of a new deal for Barkley came to a shock to Giants fans and other NFL watchers. According to the New York Post, the Giants’ final offer was for three years and around $11-11.5 million per year with guarantees of around $22-23 million. 

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New York Giants' Saquon Barkley plays during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

The numbers were reportedly within $1-2 million on both ends of the running back’s asking price.

"It is what it is," Barkley wrote on Twitter on Monday as the deadline to come to a long-term agreement passed.

Barkley was unhappy about being tagged from the get-go. New York tagged Barkley and then came to a long-term agreement with quarterback Daniel Jones.

The running back had his best year yet in 2022. It was the first time he played at least 16 games in a season since his rookie year. He ran for 1,312 yards with 10 touchdowns. He also had 57 catches for 338 yards. He was a Pro Bowler for the second time in his career.

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley walks across the field before an NFL wild-card football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

NFL RUNNING BACKS SOUND OFF AFTER SAQUON BARKLEY, JOSH JACOBS FAIL TO REACH LONG-TERM DEALS: 'KIND OF TRASH'

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