Saquon Barkley signs rookie contract with Giants

Saquon Barkley will be ready to roll when the New York Giants open up training camp.

The team’s first-round pick agreed to a four-year deal worth $31.2 million, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Rapoport says the contract is fully guaranteed.

The #Giants have agreed to terms with first-round RB Saquon Barkley on his four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $31.2M, source says. He has a $20.76M signing bonus with $15M paid out immediately — the most in several years. He gets the rest by October. Rookies report today.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 22, 2018

The Giants made Barkley the No. 2 overall pick. He was viewed as an excellent prospect coming out of Penn State with some saying the Giants viewed him as near-perfect prospect. The Giants believe he will be a difference-maker in their offense.

Getting him signed for the start of camp is a big deal and good way to get the season started. Next up is getting Odell Beckham Jr. in the fold.