Giants more likely to trade CB James Bradberry than RB Saquon Barkley?
First-year New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen turned some heads on Tuesday when he said that the organization was open to trade discussions for any player , including former second overall pick Saquon Barkley. There were rumors on Thursday though that the interest in the 2018 Pro Bowler and Offensive Rookie of the Year was lukewarm.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport seemed to echo those sentiments on Friday but said that there is a New York player on the defensive side of the ball who could generate some offers.
ESPN NFL Nation reporter Jordan Raanan also had an update on the Barkley situation.
Barkley's NFL career has been in a downward spiral since his sensational rookie campaign, primarily due to injuries. The former Penn State back dropped to a still strong 1,441 yards from scrimmage and eight total touchdowns in 2019, despite missing three games.
Barkley played in only two contests in 2020 after suffering a torn ACL early in the season and struggled to the tune of 593 rushing yards and two scores in 13 games in 2021 behind a much-maligned Giants offensive line.
Bradberry meanwhile just finished his sixth NFL season and second with New York. The 28-year-old was a Pro Bowler in 2020 and posted a career-high four interceptions in 2021.
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