Team news: New York Giants

The New York Giants had conversations with Saquon Barkley's representatives last week. They'll "reconvene" now that the draft is over to see if there is a deal that makes sense for both sides at this point. An unhappy Barkley has not signed his franchise tag and therefore is not participating in the voluntary portion of the team's offseason program. The two sides were not able to reach an agreement on a new long-term deal prior to the tag deadline last month.

Related Players: Matt Breida, Eric Gray

Regardless of what you may think of Daniel Jones, it makes sense that the team made the quarterback a priority during the offseason if that's who they think will be their franchise signal-caller. Barkley has a right to be upset, but he also has a risky injury history that the team needs to take into account.

The Giants didn't add a ton to their pass-catching group through the NFL Draft, so if a deal can get done, and Barkley remains healthy, he should have a good chance to operate as the main cog of the team's offense.

New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley does not plan to sign his franchise tender before the team's offseason program begins Monday, according to Newsday and ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Related Players: Matt Breida, Gary Brightwell

Barkley played a full season in 2022 for the first time since 2018. He was runner-up as the Comeback Player of the Year with his 1,650 scrimmage yards.

If the Giants do not sign Barkley to a long-term deal by July 15, he would make $10M in 2023 under the one-year franchise tender.

The Giants are finalizing a trade to acquire star TE Darren Waller from the Raiders.

Related Players: Foster Moreau, Daniel Bellinger

Foster Moreau has filled in admirably for Waller over the years, so this could make him a feasible back-end TE1 if the move goes through and the team re-signs him. Bellinger's fantasy value clearly takes a nosedive.

Sterling Shepard will be back with the #Giants on a 1-year deal for the 2023 season. Allows Shep to continue his rehab from ACL here rather than elsewhere.

Fun fact: Sterling Shepard hasn't averaged less than 50 yards receiving per game since his rookie season (2016). He had back-to-back 10-target games in Week 2 and Week 3 prior to his injury.

So Giants QB Daniel Jones gets his deal, 4 years and $160M with $35M more available in incentives.

Saquon Barkley gets the tag.

Jones was a top-10 fantasy quarterback last year in his first season with HC Brian Daboll. Given his ability to run the ball, he has a good chance to post low-end QB1 numbers again since the Giants are likely to improve his receiving corps. As for Barkley, we'll see how he responds to being tagged. Assuming he's willing to play in 2023 for top-5 money, he'll continue to be drafted near the 1st/2nd turn.

The Raiders activated TE Darren Waller and WR Hunter Renfrow from injured reserve.

Both are eligible to play Sunday against the Patriots after missing the last five weeks. They’re back just in time for the fantasy playoffs for a team that has faint playoff hopes at 5-8. It’s a tough matchup for the Raiders passing game. Waller should be viewed as a TE2 while Renfrow is a very risky play against the strong secondary of the Patriots and with Davante Adams dominating targets.

WR Hunter Renfrow and TE Darren Waller will have their respective practice clocks started on them today.

Reportedly, the two could have possibly played in Week 14, but if was a short week and the Raiders didn't feel comfortable not giving either player enough practice time before getting on the field. It seems as if both players have a shot to play in Week 15, but with a lost season in Vegas, it remains to be seen how quickly they are activated.

Giants head coach Brian Daboll just said it’s possible Saquon Barkley’s status for Sunday is in doubt. He hopes he will play but his neck is sore, so he will see.

Related Players: Matt Breida, Gary Brightwell

After coming out of the gate on fire, Barkley has cooled off immensely over the last three games, accruing only 124 yards on the ground while averaging 2.8 yards per carry. If he were forced to miss Week 14, Matt Breida and Gary Brightwell would likely split the workload, making each of them no more than an RB3 for fantasy purposes.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley was listed as limited in today's practice because of a neck injury.

Related Players: Matt Breida, Gary Brightwell

After coming out of the gate on fire, Barkley has cooled off immensely over the last three games, accruing only 124 yards on the ground while averaging 2.8 yards per carry. If he were forced to miss Week 14, Matt Breida and Gary Brightwell would likely split the workload, making each of them no more than an RB3 for fantasy purposes.