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Bryce Huff says he chose Philadelphia Eagles over New York Giants

The New York Giants entered the offseason in need of edge rush depth and before acquiring Brian Burns from the Carolina Panthers, had their eyes on some of the free agents.

However, there were other destinations that those free agents deemed to be more desirable.

Consider linebacker Bryce Huff, who recently signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he will join former Giants running back Saquon Barkley.

Huff revealed that he passed over the Giants, his former team, the New York Jets, and others to sign with the Eagles.

Huff was signed by the Jets as an undrafted free agent shortly after the 2020 NFL draft. He played the last four seasons with Gang Green, exploding in 2023 with 29 tackles (19 solo), 10 sacks, and one pass defensed.

The Eagles entered free agency on fire, grabbing up their targets quickly with fair contracts. The Giants’ limited cap space has certainly been a problem, but you have to think that the perceived environment around the team isn’t great.

Huff isn’t the first player to pass on the Giants and sign elsewhere, and he certainly won’t be the last. But hearing yet another player choose a division rival is disheartening, to say the least.



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Saquon Barkley opens up about his ‘whirlwind’ Giants exit

Saquon Barkley said his final goodbyes to Giants fans on Thursday night in a lengthy post on social media. 

Hours after the running back’s introductory press conference took place in Philadelphia, where he’ll be playing with the Eagles for the next three years, Barkley expressed his gratitude to Giants fans in New York and New Jersey who “will forever hold a place in my heart.” 

Barkley signed a three-year, $37.5 million deal with the Eagles on the first day of free agency and ended his six-year run with the Giants. 

“The last three days have been a whirlwind of emotions, but I wanted to take a minute and acknowledge all the Giant fans that have supported me and my family over the last six years,” Barkley posted. 


Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley speaks during a press conference after signing with the Eagles. Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

The former first-round pick and the team that drafted him were never able to come to terms on an extension and the Giants opted not to use the franchise tag on him like they had done last year, letting him hit the open market. 

“When I was drafted here I wanted my impact off the field to rival the accomplishments we had on it, and I can only hope that I came close to doing that. I’m forever grateful to the Mara and Tisch family and the wonderful people working in the Giants organization. The fans in New York and New Jersey will forever hold a place in my heart. 

“Ultimately the NFL is a business, and I hope that everyone can respect my decision.” 

Barkley amassed 7,200 all-purpose yards and was named to two Pro Bowls during his time with the Giants, but the Giants had just one winning season during his tenure in the Big Apple. 


Saquon Barkley left the Giants after this past season. Robert Sabo for NY Post

Barkley had expressed regret over the way he left and that he never gave Giants fans a proper goodbye when he signed with the Eagles earlier this week. 

“I don’t think I really handled it the right way on social media. I think I could’ve gave a proper goodbye,” he said during his introductory press conference.

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NFL reviewing whether Eagles tampered with ex-Giant Saquon Barkley

The NFL is taking a look at whether the Philadelphia Eagles tampered with former New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley before the start of free agency.

Per league rules, teams are permitted to enter into negotiations with agents and representatives of pending free agents during the two-day legal tampering period. However, teams cannot speak to players directly unless those players are self-represented.

The Eagles are accused of violating those rules.

During a recent press conference, Penn State head coach James Franklin, who is very close with Barkley, revealed that Eagles general manager Howie Roseman had spoken to Barkley directly.

“He said that was one of the first things that Howie said to him on the phone as part of his sales pitch,” Franklin said. “Not only the Philadelphia Eagles and that that but also the connection with Penn State and the fan base as well. So just a really cool opportunity.”

Although the Giants have declined to comment on the matter, the NFL will look into the potential tampering.

The Eagles, who signed Barkley to a three-year deal worth $37.7 million, have denied the allegations.

If the NFL deems the Eagles guilty of tampering, they could be fined and/or stripped of draft picks.



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New York Giants fans can’t be mad at Saquon Barkley, says Justin Pugh

New York Giants free-agent offensive lineman Justin Pugh is telling Giant fans on social media to not blame running back Saquon Barkley for his departure to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Barkley, who did not receive a contract offer from the Giants in free agency, agreed to a three-year, $37.75 million deal with the rival Eagles on Monday.

Pugh says it’s just business.

The Giants did not elect to use the franchise tag on Barkley this year as they did in 2023. Instead, they allowed him to test the market and the Eagles swooped in and bowled him over with a deal worth well more than the Giants were willing to offer.

Barkley, as stated in the X post by Pugh, did indeed give everything he had for Big Blue in his six seasons after being selected No. 2 overall out of Penn State in the 2018 NFL draft.

It remains good business for NFL teams to not “overpay” running backs who are on their second or third contracts. Many teams are opting for a “running back by committee” approach to their rushing attacks, a strategy that has worked in places such as Kansas City and previously, Philadelphia.

Pugh, who will be 34 in August, is not likely to be re-signed by the Giants after returning to the team last season and starting 12 games after New York suffered another unusually high spate of injuries along the offensive line.



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Tiki Barber goes off on Saquon Barkley potentially joining Eagles

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will be an unrestricted free agent come next Wednesday unless he and the team can agree to a new, long-term deal.

If a deal is not struck, Barkley will be eligible to sign with any team he chooses. Former Giant great Tiki Barber — now a top sports radio host at WFAN in New York — is urging Barkley to not sign with one of the Giants’ most hated rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles.

Barber advised Barkley not to cross that “thick green line.”

“I still want him here,” Barber told his co-host, Evan Roberts, on Thursday.

“The last thing I want him to do is go anywhere else. But if he goes to Philadelphia, I’m not even saying his name. I might not say his name again.”

Barber said that he would address Barkley by his middle name (Rasul) if he signed with Philadelphia and also had the same warning about signing with the Dallas Cowboys.

Both the Eagles and Cowboys are expected to make offers to the top running backs in this year’s free agent class. Dallas appears to be moving off Tony Pollard and the Eagles are not expected to re-sign D’Andre Swift. Both players will also be free agents next week.

Meanwhile, the Eagles and Barkley reportedly have a “mutual interest.”



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Eagles, Saquon Barkley share ‘mutual interest’ as free agency looms

The New York Giants opted against placing the franchise tag on running back Saquon Barkley for the second straight season, setting him up to test free agency for the first time in his career.

It’s a decision that may backfire on the Giants and general manager Joe Schoen, especially if he remains within the division.

Those fears could quickly become reality as the Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly interested in signing Barkley when free agency begins next week, and the interest is apparently mutual.

Some will argue that this is purely a negotiation tactic by Barkley but if he’s able to remain in the northeast and land a large contract, it would be the ideal situation for him. He’d also like to make the Giants pay for letting him walk.



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Could New York Giants open 2024 season in Brazil vs. Eagles?

On Monday, the National Football League announced that the Philadelphia Eagles will be the designated team in the historic first-ever regular season game played in Brazil, as part of the 2024 International Games.

The New York Giants are among nine possible opponents for the game along with the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers, and Green Bay Packers.

The game, which will be played on Friday, September 6, 2024, is the first time the NFL has played a game on a Friday night of their opening weekend in over 50 years. The last was when the St. Louis Cardinals faced off against the Rams in Los Angeles on September 18, 1970.

The game will be hosted by the city of São Paulo at the Corinthians Arena, home to Brazilian soccer team SC Corinthians, a 49,000-seat venue that has hosted World Cup soccer games.

The Eagles’ opponent, along with more details of the game, including the kickoff time, will be announced closer to when the 2024 NFL schedule is announced this spring.

A quick note: The Panthers are already scheduled to play an international game (in Munich) and the Jaguars will play twice in London this season. That increases the odds for the Giants in terms of being named an opponent for this game.

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Giants’ Dexter Lawrence is ‘a nightmare assignment’

New York Giants nose tackle Dexter Lawrence is a menace. He’s arguably the best interior defensive lineman in football and his back-to-back Pro Bowl nods and Second Team All-Pro honors support that.

Few know the challenges of taking on Lawrence better than his NFC East rivals, who have the unfortunate task of trying to stop him twice per season.

During a sit down with the NFLPA at the 2024 Pro Bowl Games, Dallas Cowboys guard Tyler Smith paid Lawrence the ultimate compliment.

“Dexter Lawrence… He’s pretty good,” Smith said. “It’s rare that you see a dude at that size be able to move like that. So, I think he’s probably a nightmare assignment for anybody.”

But Smith wasn’t the only one paying their respects to Lawrence.

Philadelphia Eagles center and future Pro Football Hall of Famer, Jason Kelce, also named Sexy Dexy as his toughest matchup.

“I’d be remiss if I didn’t say Dexter Lawrence,” Kelce stated. “He’s got a good blend of everything — speed, power, and athleticism.”

Asked about his toughest matchup, Lawrence returned the respect and named Kelce.

“Jason Kelce. He’s a legend,” Lawrence said.

It’s one thing to earn praise from colleagues who only see your work on film. It’s quite another to be regarded as the very best by your most hated rivals.

Kelce and Smith naming Lawrence as their toughest matchup speaks volumes about the 26-year-old.



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Eagles have reached out to ex-New York Giants DC Wink Martindale

When the New York Giants and defensive coordinator Wink Martindale “parted ways,” one thing they wanted to avoid was his return to the division.

Giants head coach Brian Daboll had fired Martindale’s assistants, Drew and Kevin Wilkins, hoping it would lead to a resignation. That would have allowed the Giants to control Martindale’s potential employment in 2024 and prevented him from an NFC East return.

Savvy to that line of thinking, Martindale stormed out of East Rutherford but stopped short of resigning. Instead, he and the team negotiated a divorce and officially went their separate ways, leaving Martindale free to take any job of his choice.

That could come back to haunt the Giants as Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that the Philadelphia Eagles have reached out to Martindale regarding their now-vacant defensive coordinator position.

Martindale has generated significant interest since becoming available and conducted a multi-day interview with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Many additional suitors are expected for the widely-respected veteran coach.

Although Martindale may prefer to coach closer to his home in Florida, the opportunity to play the Giants and head coach Brian Daboll twice a year could be too much to pass up.

During Martindale’s blow-up with Daboll, one thing he made sure to remind the coach was how his defense had dominated the offense in camp and during practice for two straight years. And given how things ended, Martindale would very much like to carry on that tradition.

The Giants, meanwhile, may take a look at Sean Desai, who was a finalist for their defensive coordinator position in 2022 before Martindale was hired.



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Giants WR Darius Slayton enjoyed the Cowboys’ and Eagles’ collapses

Fans of the New York Giants have had little to root for in this NFL postseason, but many have reveled in the blowout losses suffered by their hated rivals — the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles — in the Super Wild Card round this weekend.

Dallas was overrun by the young Green Bay Packers, 48-32, at home on Sunday, while the Eagles were outpaced by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 32-9, down in Florida on Monday night.

Even some Giants players chimed in on their rivals’ misfortune.

The Giants finished at 6-11 and in third place in the NFC East and were never considered playoff timber this season. Dallas won the division with a 12-5 record and earned the second seed in the NFC.

Philly began the season with a 10-1 record, but then the wheels came off the wagon, losing five of their last six games to fall to the fifth seed in the NFC.

Notes

  • Nine of the Giants’ 17 games on their 2023 schedule were against teams that qualified for the playoffs this season.
  • Of the teams remaining in the playoffs, the Giants have faced San Francisco, Green Bay and Buffalo this year with one victory — a 24-22 Monday night win over the Packers at MetLife Stadium in Week 14.
  • The Giants fell to the 49ers, 30-12, in a Thursday matchup at Levi’s Stadium in Week 3. On Sunday night in Week 6, the Giants dropped a close one to the Bills on the road, 14-9.



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