Barkley was one of multiple high-profile names to go down hurt on a dramatic NFL Sunday.
Monday 21 September 2020 14:20, UK
The New York Giants are wasting no time in finding a replacement for Saquon Barkley after their star running back suffered what is feared to be a season-ending ACL tear in Sunday's defeat to the Chicago Bears.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Giants are bringing in free agent running back Devonta Freeman for a workout on Monday as they gear up for their Week Three clash against the San Francisco 49ers.
Freeman was released by the Atlanta Falcons back in March having recorded 656 rushing yards for two touchdowns and 59 catches for 410 yards and four scores in 2019.
The 28-year-old, who had back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons in 2015 and 2016, spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles last week however no agreement was reached.
Barkley was forced off in the second quarter against Chicago, leaving veteran Dion Lewis to take on much of the workload with Wayne Gallman inactive.
Freeman would likely inherit the bulk of the reps in the backfield, with Gallman supporting and Lewis serving as a multi-purpose option in both the run and pass game.
The injury to Barkley continues a rough start to the year for the Giants, who find themselves 0-2 for the fourth straight season following their Week One defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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