Having played the past six years in the Big Apple, New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley knows better than most how stingy the team’s fanbase can be.
So, the two-time Pro Bowler had some fun at the fans’ expense following the Giants’ 14-7 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
Barkely, who had one of New York’s two first-half touchdowns and has been the subject of trade rumors in recent weeks, also had a crucial fumble late in the fourth quarter with his team leading by a touchdown. The turnover nearly led to a Commanders scoring drive that could have tied the game.
Thankfully, the Giants’ defense had a red-zone stand to preserve the victory.
“If we wouldve lost that game, they (the fan base) would’ve shipped my ass out of here,” Barkley joked with reporters postgame.
Coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen also had a conversation with Barkley earlier in the week regarding their intention to keep him past the Oct. 31 deadline, as the running back explained after the game.
This comes after a contentious summer between Barkley and management in which the two sides couldn’t reach an agreement on a long-term extension and wound up signing the star rusher to the franchise tag.
While he’s dealt with some injuries this season, Barkley is coming off arguably the best season of his career, rushing for a career-high 1,312 yards and 10 touchdowns.
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