Former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley suffered an early season-ending injury last season for the New York Giants. After a promising start to his NFL career, Barkley is now looking to return to full-strength as quickly as possible to help the Giants make a push for the NFC East Division crown.
On Thursday Barkley spoke with reporters covering the Giants this preseason, and he shared some insight on how he feels he is progressing as the start of the 2021 NFL season is approaching. With concerns over whether or not he will be ready for the start of the season or have to miss some time, Barkley is focused on just making sure he is ready as quickly as possible without putting his health at any extra risk.
Here are a few things Barkley had to say to reporters this week, with ll quotes provided in a transcript by the New York Giants.