The Giants' former running back expressed gratitude for being recognized for his contributions.
Running back Saquon Barkley may have traded in his blue uniform for a green one, but he still loves the New York Giants, where he got his NFL start., took delight in the recognition on X in 2018. He became the second Giants player in franchise history to win the Associated Press’s NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award after leading the NFL with 2,028 yards from scrimmage and setting the Giants’ rookie record for rushing yards .
He also tied the franchise record for receptions and broke the team rookie records for total touchdowns and rushing touchdowns . Barkley earned two Pro Bowl berths and became the first player in Giants history to rush for at least 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons. When healthy, he was by far and away the Giants’ best player on the offensive side of the ball.
While Barkley expressed a desire to remain a Giant for life, he and the team couldn’t reach a long-term extension to make that happen and he left for the Eagles this past off-season.Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for over three decades for various media outlets. She is the host of the Locked On Giants podcast and the author of "The Big 50: New York Giants: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants" . View Patricia's full bio.
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