Daboll said he heard the rumors of a Barkley trade last week, so he went directly to his player and assured him there would be no trade. With the trade deadline less than a week away, it’s easy to see why the Giants would explore a trade for Barkley. Sitting at 2-5, New York’s season is circling the drain and they could undoubtedly get some compensation for sending Barkley to a contender. The two sides were unable to come to an agreement on a long-term extension after a contentious negotiation during the offseason, meaning Barkley will be a free agent next year. Still, the Giants aren’t ready to give up on the season just yet, so Barkley looks likely to remain on the roster through the trade deadline.