The New York Giants have a lot of issues to address this offseason, especially when it comes to the offense. There have been many fans and analysts calling for the team to pick up a new quarterback to replace Daniel Jones, and also resigning star running back Saquon Barkley. Unfortunately for fans in New York, they have not gotten either of these things as the first day of legal tampering is coming to an end, and on top of it, they have lost their superstar to a divisional rival.
New York Giants Lose Superstar
The Giants have lost Barkley in free agency to the Philadelphia Eagles in a shocking turn of events. While it was widely speculated that the running back would be on a new squad in 2024, the worst nightmare for Giants fans has just become true after the superstar agreed to sign a three-year, $37.75 million deal worth up to $46.75 million and $26 million fully guaranteed.
Former Giants RB Saquon Barkley reached agreement with the Philadelphia Eagles on a three-year, $37.75 million contract that could be worth up to $46.75M and includes $26M fully guaranteed at signing, per sources.
Barkley now beats the franchise tag number and has a maximum… pic.twitter.com/d2TnEWhaQ0
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024
Saquon Barkley Career
Since joining the league in 2018, Barkley has amounted to 5,211 rushing yards on 1,201 attempts for 35 touchdowns. He has three seasons with over 1,000 rushing yards and has cemented himself as one of if not the league’s best running back. Now with a new team with a much better offensive line, he will look for even more success individually while hopefully getting more wins.
New York Giants Fans React
Giants fans are taking shots at the superstar for signing with their arch-nemesis, and they wasted no time on social media showing how they truly feel about the situation. Here are some of the top reactions on social media to the new signing:
I told you giants fans saquon barkley was a sucka and y'all ripped me for it I'm glade I'm retired💯 https://t.co/JKdCR8y4Ai
— Fisk Unit Sports (@fiskunitsports) March 11, 2024
Honestly, I love the #Giants and I have since I was eight, but this is a betrayal to the fan base. You paid Daniel Jones $40 million a year but you can’t keep Saquon Barkley the face of the franchise and the only person selling jerseys. It’s embarrassing and now he’s an Eagle.
— Yankees Standard (@StandardYa94221) March 11, 2024
Giants fans, are you burning your Saquon Barkley jersey(s) now that he’s signed with the Eagles?
— Doug Rush (@TheDougRush) March 11, 2024
NY Giants fans calling Saquon Barkley washed are just emotional and they’re gonna need some time to heal
— 73-9 and THEY LIED (@CuffsTheLegend) March 11, 2024
It seems that fans in New York are already burning the star running back’s jersey to show their disapproval of his decision to sign with the Eagles. While it serves as a huge loss for the Giants, all fans can do now is hope their team sign another decent running back and gets another quarterback from free agency or the draft. Do you think Barkley will have more success in Philadelphia, and will the Giants be able to recover from losing their best player?
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