The New York Giants have franchised running back Saquon Barkley after beating the clock and signing quarterback Daniel Jones to a four-year deal.
This has always been the ideal plan for the Giants, who had hoped to secure Jones long-term and franchise tag Barkley so they could continue to negotiate a possible extension for him as well.
Jones’ deal is reportedly worth $160 million over four years with $35 million in «upside,» according to NFL Network. That works out to $40 million per season.
This is a developing story…