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Giants agree to deal with Saquon Barkley replacement

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 3/11/24

The New York Giants moved quickly to try to replace Saquon Barkley in their backfield.

The Giants agreed to a three-year contract with former Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary, according to multiple reports. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Singletary’s deal is worth $16.5M but could rise to $19.5M.

Compensation update: Giants are giving former Texans RB Devin Singletary a 3-year, $16.5 million deal worth up to $19.5 million, per source. https://t.co/QsVqu6NbNz

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024

The good news for the Giants is that Singletary was not significantly less productive than Barkley was last season. With the Texans, Singletary rushed for 898 yards and four touchdowns on 216 carries in a season that saw him re-establish himself as a legitimate candidate for a lead back. The Giants will get him for a lot less money than what the Philadelphia Eagles will be paying Barkley as well.

Singletary is still only 26 and represents a solid signing for the Giants as they move to replace Barkley. It will not lessen the sting of Barkley leaving for a rival, though.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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