Overview

• Giants running back Saquon Barkley is carrying a heavy workload as the team struggles, despite the potential impact on his future contract negotiations.
• Barkley, who is averaging 22 carries per game since returning from an ankle injury, says loyalty means nothing in contract negotiations.
• Barkley is still scarred by last season’s failed extension talks, which resulted in him playing this season on the one-year, $10.1 million franchise tag.
• The Giants, who rank last in the NFL in total offense, could be hurting their own future outlook by overusing Barkley in meaningless games.
• Barkley is not considering shutting down, despite playing through ankle discomfort, and is focused on the love of the game.