Saquon Barkley ends standoff, agrees to deal with Giants

The contract impasse between star running back Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants is far from over.

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The team announced that a one-year contract agreement has been reached between the two parties.

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According to the media, the deal is worth up to $11 million and includes a $2 million signing bonus.

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Giants general manager Joe Skone said in a press conference that "obviously we're glad we were able to work with Skone."

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Barkley was to be paid $10.1 million this season if the two sides could not reach an agreement on a long-term deal by July 17.

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According to the NFL's franchise tag rules, Barkley and the Giants were still allowed to negotiate the terms of the one-year deal after the July 17 deadline.

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The new deal does not include any provision regarding the franchise tag for the next year.

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The 26-year-old Barkley has rushed for a career-high 1,312 yards.

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