Saquon Barkley said his final goodbye to Giants fans Thursday night in a lengthy social media post.
Hours after the running back’s induction press conference was held in Philadelphia, where he will spend the next three years with the Eagles, Barkley thanked Giants fans in New York and New Jersey. heart. ”
Barkley signed a three-year, $37.5 million contract with the Eagles on the first day of free agency, ending his six-year contract with the Giants.
“The last three days have been a whirlwind of emotions, but I wanted to take a moment to thank all the Giants fans who have supported me and my family over the past six years,” Barkley posted.
The former first-round pick and the team that drafted him were unable to come to terms on a contract extension, and the Giants opted not to put the franchise tag on him as they did last year, leaving him on the open market.
“When I was drafted here, I was hoping that my impact off the field would match my on-field accomplishments, and I hope I was able to come close to that.” I will forever be grateful to Mara and Tish’s family and the wonderful people who work in the Giants organization. The fans of New York and New Jersey will forever remain in my heart.
“At the end of the day, the NFL is a business and I hope everyone respects my decision.”
Barkley amassed 7,200 all-purpose yards and was selected to the Pro Bowl twice during his time with the Giants, but the Giants only had one winning season during his time in the Big Apple.
When Barkley signed with the Eagles earlier this week, he expressed regret over the way he left, saying he wasn’t able to give Giants fans a proper goodbye.
“I don’t think I handled it the right way on social media. I think I was able to say a proper goodbye,” he said at his inaugural press conference.
