Giants roster outlook: Upgrades, downgrades or lateral moves on offense

Giants Wire examines the New York Giants offense and the changes made this offseason, offering a verdict on each unit.

Emilee Chinn/Getty Images

Running backs

Gained: Dion Lewis, Javon Leake, Sandro Platzgummer

Lost: Javorius Allen, Austin Walter

One name says it all here — Saquon Barkley. The former NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year is not only the Giants’ best rusher, he’s their best receiver, too. He’s poised for a heavy workload in 2020 after a high ankle sprain ruined his sophomore season last year.

Behind Barkley is free agent addition Dion Lewis, Wayne Gallman, Jon Hilliman, rookie Javon Leake and fullbacks Eli Penny and George Aston.

Looks like a solid group, but it’s Barkley’s world.

Verdict: Upgrade