NFL free agency rumors: Giants work out three running backs after Saquon Barkley's injury

E.Jay Zarett

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NFL free agency rumors: Giants work out three running backs after Saquon Barkley's injury image

The Giants could be looking to add depth in their backfield. 

New York worked out three running backs Tuesday, according to a report from ESPN. 

The most notable player in the group was Benny Cunningham, who appeared in 15 games for the Bears in 2018. He began his career with the Rams and has recorded seven total touchdowns over his six NFL seasons. 

Fozzy Whittaker and Zach Zenner also met with New York, the report says. 

The Giants have a need at running back after star Saquon Barkley suffered a high-ankle sprain against the Buccaneers last week. He's expected to miss four-to-eight weeks but is reportedly seeking a second opinion. 

Barkley, the No. 2 pick in the 2018 draft, has rushed for 237 yards and a touchdown this season. 

"We certainly believe in (backup) Wayne Gallman and we certainly believe that he’ll be able to step in and do his very best, and we’ll just have to see," Giants coach Pat Shurmur told reporters Monday. "At some point, we may have to add a running back behind him as we go forward here.

"But it’s like any injury, it’s very unfortunate to have Saquon out of the lineup. We all know what he brings to the team, but it’s going to fall on all of us to move forward and do what we can to win games."

The Giants picked up a win over Tampa Bay, their first of the season, in Week 3 as rookie Daniel Jones accounted for four total touchdowns in his first career start. 

“I think we were certainly confident in who we are as a team, I think we have a number of playmakers," Jones said when asked about Barkley's injury. "Obviously he is a huge piece of that, there is no doubt about it. We had guys step up and make plays which I think shows the versatility of this team. No doubt he is a huge piece of it.”

The Giants will host the Redskins on Sunday. 

 

E.Jay Zarett