Days after the New York Giants articulated their intention to keep running back Saquon Barkley through the NFL trade deadline, the veteran went out and scored the game-winning touchdown after hyperextending his elbow in a 14-7 victory over Washington.
Jordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan covers the New York Giants. You can follow him via Twitter @JordanRaanan.through the trade deadline, the star running back went out and scored the game-winning touchdown after hyperextending his elbow earlier in the contest.
"There was a conversation during the week from and Joe . They pulled me aside and talked to me. I can't control that, if it doesn't happen or it does happen. What I can control is how I come to work every single day and how I compete, my mindset and my work ethic. That's what I'm going to continue to do."
They'll have some decisions to make by the deadline aside from Barkley, especially if they lose to the Jets. But trading their most explosive playmaker would be detrimental to the product on the field this season. That his future remains uncertain is a separate pressing issue. But while Schoen has said before he's not"shopping" a player, it doesn't necessarily mean he won't listen. He eventually traded wide receiverBarkley's value to the Giants is obvious. They have looked significantly more competent since his return last Sunday night in Buffalo from a high ankle sprain that cost him three games. Barkley had 77 yards on 21 carries against the Commanders. He added three catches for 41 yards and the touchdown.
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