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Success of Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and other NFL running backs may change position's future
Read full article: Success of Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and other NFL running backs may change position's futureDerrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs are the top three leading rushers in the NFL.
Commanders fail on crucial fourth down vs. Eagles, and signature win under Daniels will have to wait
Read full article: Commanders fail on crucial fourth down vs. Eagles, and signature win under Daniels will have to waitJayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders were stopped on a critical fourth down in the fourth quarter of their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Saquon Barkley runs for 2 TDs, Eagles beat Commanders 26-18 to stretch NFC East lead
Read full article: Saquon Barkley runs for 2 TDs, Eagles beat Commanders 26-18 to stretch NFC East leadSaquon Barkley rushed for 146 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, and the Philadelphia Eagles stretched their lead in the NFC East with a 26-18 win over Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders.
Saquon Barkley shines with backward leap, 2 touchdowns in Eagles' 28-23 win over Jaguars
Read full article: Saquon Barkley shines with backward leap, 2 touchdowns in Eagles' 28-23 win over JaguarsSaquon Barkley made a dazzling backward hurdle during a stellar performance and Nakobe Dean had a game-saving interception to help the Philadelphia Eagles to their fourth straight win, 28-23 over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley amazes with backward hurdle for first-down reception
Read full article: Eagles RB Saquon Barkley amazes with backward hurdle for first-down receptionSaquon Barkley hurdled a Jaguars defender backward as part of an acrobatic 14-yard reception that gave the Eagles a first down.
Saquon Barkley's 2 fourth-quarter TDs lift Eagles over Saints in a defensive 15-12 thriller
Read full article: Saquon Barkley's 2 fourth-quarter TDs lift Eagles over Saints in a defensive 15-12 thrillerSaquon Barkley rushed for fourth-quarter touchdowns of 65 and 4 yards, and the Philadelphia Eagles rebounded from a maddening late-game collapse six days earlier to beat the New Orleans Saints 15-12.
Barkley's pivotal drop late in 4th quarter burns Eagles in 22-21 loss to Atlanta Falcons
Read full article: Barkley's pivotal drop late in 4th quarter burns Eagles in 22-21 loss to Atlanta FalconsSaquon Barkley had at least a first down, maybe even a touchdown, in his grasp that would have sealed the Eagles’ win in their home open.
Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to London as Falcons rally past Eagles 22-21
Read full article: Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to London as Falcons rally past Eagles 22-21Kirk Cousins led a flawless last-minute drive for Atlanta and connected with Drake London for a 7-yard touchdown with 34 seconds left to give the Falcons a 22-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Barkley scores 3 TDs as Eagles beat Packers 34-29 in Brazil. Packers' Love injured in final minute
Read full article: Barkley scores 3 TDs as Eagles beat Packers 34-29 in Brazil. Packers' Love injured in final minuteSaquon Barkley scored three touchdowns in his debut for Philadelphia, leading the Eagles past the Green Bay Packers 34-29 in the first NFL game in South America.
Pro Picks: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will begin three-peat quest with a win over the Ravens
Read full article: Pro Picks: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will begin three-peat quest with a win over the RavensPatrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will raise their championship banner and begin their quest to become the first team to three-peat in the Super Bowl era.
Analysis: Eagles have assembled another "Dream Team" but they know talent alone doesn't win
Read full article: Analysis: Eagles have assembled another "Dream Team" but they know talent alone doesn't winVince Young’s infamous “Dream Team” declaration of the 2011 Philadelphia Eagles came to mind when general manager Howie Roseman added another playmaker to a loaded offense.
Gray runs for 2 touchdowns as the Giants beat the Lions 14-3 in a preseason game with few starters
Read full article: Gray runs for 2 touchdowns as the Giants beat the Lions 14-3 in a preseason game with few startersTommy DeVito replaced an injured Drew Lock late in the first quarter and led New York on two first-half scoring drives that Eric Gray capped with runs of 48 and 1 yard as the Giants beat the Detroit Lions 14-3 in a preseason opener limited to mostly backups.
Saquon Barkley wants to move on from 'Hard Knocks' Giants life to fresh start with Eagles
Read full article: Saquon Barkley wants to move on from 'Hard Knocks' Giants life to fresh start with EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley says he was portrayed fairly in the HBO show “Hard Knocks.”.
Atlanta Falcons forfeit fifth-round pick, fined for tampering with Kirk Cousins
Read full article: Atlanta Falcons forfeit fifth-round pick, fined for tampering with Kirk CousinsThe Atlanta Falcons were stripped of a fifth-round pick in next year’s draft on Thursday for violating the NFL’s anti-tampering rules prior to signing quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Running backs had plenty of options this week, even if the position still faces challenges
Read full article: Running backs had plenty of options this week, even if the position still faces challengesBeing a running back still isn’t all that lucrative compared to other positions, but this year some of the game’s best rushers enjoyed something you can’t put a price on.
NFL is reviewing whether Eagles and Falcons violated tampering policies
Read full article: NFL is reviewing whether Eagles and Falcons violated tampering policiesThe NFL is reviewing whether the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles violated tampering policies during the legal tampering window, a league spokesman said Thursday.
Derrick Henry heading to Ravens is another sign that running backs are valued -- at the right price
Read full article: Derrick Henry heading to Ravens is another sign that running backs are valued -- at the right priceDerrick Henry is leaving the Tennessee Titans to team up with MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens with a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press.
Danielle Hunter, Derrick Henry head the list of available remaining free agents after a wild Day 1
Read full article: Danielle Hunter, Derrick Henry head the list of available remaining free agents after a wild Day 1There’s still plenty of star-quality players available after a wild opening to the NFL’s free agency period.
Eagles reach free-agent deals with Bryce Huff and Saquon Barkley, AP source says
Read full article: Eagles reach free-agent deals with Bryce Huff and Saquon Barkley, AP source saysThe Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to contracts with former New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley and New York Jets defensive end Bryce Huff, according to two people familiar with the deals.
NFL free agency explained from salary cap and tampering to franchise and transition tags
Read full article: NFL free agency explained from salary cap and tampering to franchise and transition tagsThe NFL’s free agency frenzy kicks off Monday with a 52-hour legal tampering period ahead of the official start of the league year on Wednesday.
Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley are among the star players set to test NFL free agency
Read full article: Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley are among the star players set to test NFL free agencyKirk Cousins will be a free agent for the first time since the Vikings gave him the first fully-guaranteed quarterback deal in the NFL.
Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley among veterans eager to see how the NFL values running backs
Read full article: Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley among veterans eager to see how the NFL values running backsDerrick Henry is back in the gym eager to prove turning 30 is just a number that shouldn’t affect the four-time Pro Bowl running back’s value on the NFL’s open market.
Kirk Cousins and Chris Jones head an NFL free agents list filled with star-quality players
Read full article: Kirk Cousins and Chris Jones head an NFL free agents list filled with star-quality playersNFL teams could find a Pro Bowl quarterback, an All-Pro defensive lineman or a future Hall of Fame wide receiver and plenty more star-quality players when the free agency period begins on March 13.
Eagles end 3-game skid, maintain control of NFC East title hopes with 33-25 win over Giants
Read full article: Eagles end 3-game skid, maintain control of NFC East title hopes with 33-25 win over GiantsJalen Hurts scored on the “tush push” that gave him the NFL record for most rushing scores by a quarterback in a season, threw for a touchdown, and the Philadelphia Eagles maintained control of their NFC East title hopes with a 33-25 win over the New York Giants.
DeVito leads clutch drive to Bullock's winning kick as New York Giants top Green Bay Packers 24-22
Read full article: DeVito leads clutch drive to Bullock's winning kick as New York Giants top Green Bay Packers 24-22Tommy DeVito threw a 32-yard pass to Wan’Dale Robinson to set up Randy Bullock’s 37-yard field goal as time expired, and the New York Giants beat Green Bay 24-22 to hand the Packers their first December loss since Matt LaFleur took over as coach in 2019.
Raiders roll past Giants 30-6 to give Antonio Pierce a win in his debut as interim coach
Read full article: Raiders roll past Giants 30-6 to give Antonio Pierce a win in his debut as interim coachJosh Jacobs rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns, rookie Aidan O’Connell passed for 209 yards and Antonio Pierce won his debut as Las Vegas' interim coach as the Raiders routed the New York Giants 30-6.
Giants QB Daniels Jones leaves game vs Raiders with knee injury
Read full article: Giants QB Daniels Jones leaves game vs Raiders with knee injuryNew York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones left Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders after the first play of the second quarter with a right knee injury.
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones misses his second straight practice with a neck injury
Read full article: Giants quarterback Daniel Jones misses his second straight practice with a neck injuryNew York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones missed his second straight practice with a neck injury on Thursday, and his chances of playing against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night seemed less likely.
Giants running back Saquon Barkley is questionable for Sunday's game in Miami against the Dolphins
Read full article: Giants running back Saquon Barkley is questionable for Sunday's game in Miami against the DolphinsStar running back Saquon Barkley was listed as questionable for the New York Giants game against the Dolphins in Miami on Sunday.
Rookie Devon Witherspoon scores on 97-yard pick-6 as Seahawks' defense leads Seattle over Giants
Read full article: Rookie Devon Witherspoon scores on 97-yard pick-6 as Seahawks' defense leads Seattle over GiantsRookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon scored on a 97-yard interception return late in the third quarter and the Seattle Seahawks tied a team record with 11 sacks in a 24-3 victory over the struggling and offensively inept New York Giants.
Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers win 13th straight in the regular season, beat the Giants 30-12
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers win 13th straight in the regular season, beat the Giants 30-12Christian McCaffrey scored a touchdown in his 12th straight game, Brock Purdy threw two TD passes and the San Francisco 49ers won their 13th straight regular season game, 30-12 over the New York Giants.
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley says he has a high ankle sprain
Read full article: New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley says he has a high ankle sprainNew York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley says he sustained a high ankle sprain late in the fourth quarter in the comeback win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Giants running back Saquon Barkley has a sprained right ankle, AP source says
Read full article: Giants running back Saquon Barkley has a sprained right ankle, AP source saysNew York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has a sprained right ankle and his status for Thursday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers is uncertain.
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua sets NFL single-game rookie record with 15 catches in loss to 49ers
Read full article: Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua sets NFL single-game rookie record with 15 catches in loss to 49ersLos Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua set the NFL single-game record for most receptions by a rookie with 15 catches in a 30-23 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Christian McCaffrey claims the top spot in the AP's NFL running back rankings
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey claims the top spot in the AP's NFL running back rankingsThe value of running backs in the NFL has dropped precipitously in recent years as teams rely more on the passing game to succeed.
Josh Jacobs agrees to one-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Raiders, AP source says
Read full article: Josh Jacobs agrees to one-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Raiders, AP source saysLas Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $12 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Jones plays like $40 million man for Giants, No. 1 overall Young shows flashes for Panthers
Read full article: Jones plays like $40 million man for Giants, No. 1 overall Young shows flashes for PanthersDaniel Jones completed 8 of 9 passes and threw a touchdown pass to cap a near-perfect performance in leading the New York Giants to a 21-19 victory over Carolina and improving No. 1 overall draft pick Bryce Young on Friday night.
Pollard tries to be true to quiet personality in taking lead back role for Cowboys from Elliott
Read full article: Pollard tries to be true to quiet personality in taking lead back role for Cowboys from ElliottTony Pollard is taking over as the lead running back for the Dallas Cowboys after the offseason departure of Ezekiel Elliott in a cost-cutting move.
Chiefs hardly helping running backs wanting big deals with their budget backfield finds
Read full article: Chiefs hardly helping running backs wanting big deals with their budget backfield findsThe Kansas City Chiefs are doing no favors to Jonathan Taylor, Saquon Barkley and every other running back that wants to get paid.
Saquon Barkley followed his heart in signing franchise tag and joining the Giants
Read full article: Saquon Barkley followed his heart in signing franchise tag and joining the GiantsStar running back Saquon Barkley followed his heart in signing his franchise tag and joining the New York Giants for the start of training camp.
Saquon Barkley, Giants settle on 1-year deal worth up to $11 million, AP source says
Read full article: Saquon Barkley, Giants settle on 1-year deal worth up to $11 million, AP source saysSaquon Barkley and the New York Giants settled on a contract for the star running back just in time for training camp, with him signing a one-year contract worth up to $11 million.
Browns' Nick Chubb among several star running backs to discuss devalued position on Zoom call
Read full article: Browns' Nick Chubb among several star running backs to discuss devalued position on Zoom callCleveland Browns star Nick Chubb was one of several NFL running backs to take part in a Zoom call on Saturday night to discuss the current trend of their position being underpaid and devalued by some teams.
Giants and running back Saquon Barkley fail to reach contract extension
Read full article: Giants and running back Saquon Barkley fail to reach contract extensionSaquon Barkley and the New York Giants failed to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension by Monday’s deadline for franchised players, leaving the star running back with the option of playing for the tag-mandated $10.1 million salary or maybe taking the season off.
Giants outlast Vikings 31-24 for 1st playoff win in 11 years
Read full article: Giants outlast Vikings 31-24 for 1st playoff win in 11 yearsDaniel Jones passed for 301 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 78 yards in his first career playoff game for the New York Giants in a 31-24 victory over Minnesota in the wild-card round.
Giants rout Colts, reach playoffs for 1st time since 2016
Read full article: Giants rout Colts, reach playoffs for 1st time since 2016Daniel Jones threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more and the New York Giants routed the Indianapolis Colts 38-10 to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
Vikings edge Giants 27-24 on Joseph's game-ending 61-yard FG
Read full article: Vikings edge Giants 27-24 on Joseph's game-ending 61-yard FGGreg Joseph kicked a career-long 61-yard field goal as time expired to give the Minnesota Vikings a 27-24 victory that prevented the New York Giants from clinching a playoff spot.
Beckham to kick off free-agent tour by visiting Giants
Read full article: Beckham to kick off free-agent tour by visiting GiantsWide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will kick off what is anticipated to be a three-city free agency tour when he meets Thursday with the New York Giants, the team that drafted him in 2014.
Giants rally from 10 down, top Ravens 24-20 on Barkley's run
Read full article: Giants rally from 10 down, top Ravens 24-20 on Barkley's runJulian Love’s interception and 27-yard return set up Saquon Barkley’s 1-yard touchdown dive with 1:43 to play, and the New York Giants rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-20.
Giants spoil Packers international debut with 27-22 win
Read full article: Giants spoil Packers international debut with 27-22 winSaquon Barkley took a direct snap and ran for a 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to cap the New York Giants’ 27-22 comeback victory over the Packers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, spoiling Green Bay’s international debut.
QB Jones set to start for Giants against Packers in London
Read full article: QB Jones set to start for Giants against Packers in LondonGiants quarterback Daniel Jones is expected to start in New York’s game against the Green Bay Packers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after participating fully in practice on Friday.
Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogs
Read full article: Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogsMatthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams will raise their Super Bowl banner Thursday night before kicking off the NFL season at home where they became the second straight team to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy in their own stadium.
Late FG gives Giants, Daboll 23-21 victory over Patriots
Read full article: Late FG gives Giants, Daboll 23-21 victory over PatriotsGraham Gano hit a 24-yard field goal as time expired, Daniel Jones was solid in limited work and the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots 23-21 on Thursday night to open the preseason.
Streak continues: Tua, Dolphins hold off Giants, win 20-9
Read full article: Streak continues: Tua, Dolphins hold off Giants, win 20-9Tua Tagovailoa threw a pair of short touchdown passes and the Miami Dolphins extended their winning streak to five games by topping the New York Giants 20-9 on Sunday.
Rodgers, Packers issues cloud NFL COVID-19 numbers progress
Read full article: Rodgers, Packers issues cloud NFL COVID-19 numbers progressWhen the reigning league MVP and several other key players enter the NFL’s COVID-19 protocols, it clouds the numbers that indicate significant progress made in protection against the coronavirus.
Prescott, Burrow among NFL's top comeback candidates in 2021
Read full article: Prescott, Burrow among NFL's top comeback candidates in 2021Dak Prescott and Joe Burrow are the top contenders for the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year honors after bouncing back from injuries that ended their 2020 seasons early.
Butker hits go-ahead FG with 1:07 left as KC beats Giants
Read full article: Butker hits go-ahead FG with 1:07 left as KC beats GiantsHarrison Butker hit a pair of fourth-quarter field goals, including the go-ahead 34-yarder with 1:07 left, and the Kansas City Chiefs scrambled their way to a 20-17 comeback win over the New York Giants.
Chiefs' Clark tries to get going as Giants visit Arrowhead
Read full article: Chiefs' Clark tries to get going as Giants visit ArrowheadThe two-time defending AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs are wallowing at 3-4 and already facing an uphill climb just to reach the playoffs as the New York Giants visit Arrowhead Stadium.
QBs, big names plentiful among injured early in NFL season
Read full article: QBs, big names plentiful among injured early in NFL seasonAbout a third of the starting quarterbacks have missed time because of injuries, and Richard Sherman’s return to the NFL was hastened by Tampa Bay’s need at cornerback.
Prescott, Cowboys beat Giants 44-20 year after ankle injury
Read full article: Prescott, Cowboys beat Giants 44-20 year after ankle injuryDak Prescott threw three touchdown passes the day before the one-year anniversary of his severe ankle injury in the same stadium against the same opponent, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 44-20.
Joe Burrow taken to hospital; Daniel Jones carted off field
Read full article: Joe Burrow taken to hospital; Daniel Jones carted off fieldJoe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals was taken to a hospital as a precaution after suffering a bruised throat and Daniel Jones of the New York Giants was carted off the field with a concussion on a rough day for young quarterbacks.
Jones, Barkley lead Giants past Saints, 27-21 in OT
Read full article: Jones, Barkley lead Giants past Saints, 27-21 in OTSaquon Barkley ran for a 6-yard touchdown in overtime after Daniel Jones passed for a career- best 402 yards, and the New York Giants rallied for their first win of the season, 27-21 over the New Orleans Saints.
NFL faces playbook full of questions as training camps open
Read full article: NFL faces playbook full of questions as training camps openFrom players getting COVID-19 vaccinations to relaxed coronavirus protocols to lineup issues, particularly at quarterback, the NFL faces a multitude of questions as training camps open.
Quieter Radio Row at Super Bowl still had success
Read full article: Quieter Radio Row at Super Bowl still had successIt seemed even fewer showed up to do their shows at socially distanced tables at the Super Bowl Media Center inside the Tampa Convention Center. “We still had live guests, including live guests from the Chiefs and Buccaneers. “Radio Row is a spectacle every year that has a buzz and excitement for media, athletes and sponsors,” Onaindia said. One of the benefits of Radio Row is the organic networking that happens between everyone in attendance. We all missed that this year.”The idea of Radio Row at the Super Bowl originated in 1992 in Minneapolis when New York’s WFAN broadcast on-site from a local hotel.
Saquon Barkley says knee doing well, won't set return date
Read full article: Saquon Barkley says knee doing well, won't set return dateFILE - New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. Saquon Barkley says his surgically repaired knee is doing well, though the New York Giants star running back wont set a target date for his return. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Saquon Barkley says his surgically repaired knee is doing well, though the New York Giants star running back won’t set a target date for his return. “Very lucky to have a great team around me, great trainers, great doctors. It’s not going to work if we don’t buy and the culture won’t work.
From season-altering to bizarre, injuries hit NFL yet again
Read full article: From season-altering to bizarre, injuries hit NFL yet againFrom the season-altering (Dak Prescott, Barkley) to the bizarre (Tyrod Taylor, Trent Brown), injuries are playing their traditionally significant role in the NFL. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)ARLINGTON, Texas – From the season-altering to the bizarre, injuries are playing their traditionally significant role in the NFL. Brown also recently went back on the COVID-19 list, a newcomer among potential ailments with the NFL playing during a pandemic. Few teams have had the volume of injuries that have hit defending NFC champion San Francisco. New Orleans' star receiver, Michael Thomas, has had a tumultuous season in part because of ankle and hamstring injuries.
Barkley undergoes ACL surgery on right knee in California
Read full article: Barkley undergoes ACL surgery on right knee in CaliforniaNew York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is brought down by Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has had surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. Giants coach Joe Judge confirmed the surgery on Saturday without giving specifics. He has been waiting for the swelling in the knee to go down before having the surgery. The second pick overall in '18, Barkley ran for 1,307 yards and 11 touchdowns and caught 91 passes for 721 yards and four TDs.
Judge: Maskless Jones and others to be handled internally
Read full article: Judge: Maskless Jones and others to be handled internallyNew York Giants' Daniel Jones walks off the field after an NFL football game Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. Judge said he had no problem with the players going out to dinner Friday. The 38-year-old said the team would handle the matter internally. Daniel Jones, injured running back Saquon Barkley, receiver Sterling Shepard and some other players had dinner at a New York City restaurant in private. We have to make sure we make the right decisions.”Neither Jones, nor Barkley nor Shepard has talked to the media this week.
Big Apple rotten with Jets, Giants off to 0-4 starts
Read full article: Big Apple rotten with Jets, Giants off to 0-4 startsThe New York Jets and Giants are both 0-4 for the first time since 1976, and victories might be tough to come by this season. The Big Apple is pretty rotten when it comes to its professional football teams, and it's tough to imagine things getting better any time soon. Both the Jets and Giants are 0-4 for the first time since 1976 — the only other time they've gotten off to similar dismal starts. Just four games into the NFL season, the Jets and Giants have firmly established themselves as the league's worst teams. I could be a Jets fan,'" said Bob Gray, a 60-year-old resident of West Caldwell, New Jersey, and a longtime Giants fan.
Giants' Saquon Barkley out for season with torn ACL
Read full article: Giants' Saquon Barkley out for season with torn ACLNew York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is brought down by Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – A major knee injury has ended Saquon Barkley's season. The Giants (0-2) said earlier in the day an MRI in a New York City hospital confirmed Barkley had torn his ACL, meaning he would not play again in 2020. The former Penn State star also was criticized by former Giants running back Tiki Barber for his pass-blocking skills. “I know from working out with him over the summer he was looking forward to this season after the ankle injuries last season,” Peppers said.