Saquon Barkley to skip Giants' mandatory minicamp amid negotiations: 'Not looking to set any contract records'

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New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley will not attend the team’s mandatory minicamp this week as he continues to hold out in hopes of reaching a new deal in which he is "compensated respectfully," according to a report.

After his AMPT football camp in New Jersey on Sunday, Barkley confirmed that he would not attend training on Tuesday or Wednesday. 

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs from Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) during a 27-yard touchdown run in the second half on Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

"As I have previously stated, I’m not looking to set any contract records. I’m not demanding to be the highest-paid player at my position," he said in a statement to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. 

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"I understand the market. My goal is just to be compensated respectfully based on my contributions to the team on the field and in the locker room. I’ve been in talks with the Giants throughout the offseason. If at some point there’s a deal that is fair to both sides on the table, I’ll be ready to sign."

Barkley, who has yet to sign his franchise tender, said talks are ongoing with both sides willing to negotiate, but he added that there’s "no rush" to get the deal done now with the deadline still more than a month out.

"I think they're open to talking. I'm open to talking," Barkley said via ESPN.

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) and running back Saquon Barkley walk off the field after a 20-12 victory over the Washington Commanders on Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Maryland. (AP