Report: Dolphins tried to trade for Saquon before RB signed new Giants deal

The Miami Dolphins were among two teams that made trade offers for New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley this offseason, sources told Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post.

New York turned down both offers, as the team was never interested in trading Barkley this year despite rumors, according to Dunleavy. It's unclear which other team reportedly also tried to acquire the star tailback.

Barkley was considered a potential trade candidate amid his stalled contract negotiations with the Giants, who placed the franchise tag on him earlier in the offseason. The two sides then failed to agree to terms on a multi-year deal before the July 17 deadline. Barkley wasn't expected to report to training camp but surprisingly signed a new one-year contract reportedly worth up to $11 million on Tuesday.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reported on Tuesday that the Giants called "a dozen teams" trying to find a potential trade partner at the request of Barkley's representation. Barkley reacted to the report on social media, seemingly denying it.

The Dolphins have been linked to multiple star running backs this year, including Dalvin Cook, who remains unsigned after being released by the Minnesota Vikings in June.

Barkley, the 2018 Offensive Rookie of the Year, posted one of the best seasons of his NFL career in 2022. The 26-year-old amassed 1,650 scrimmage yards and 10 total touchdowns en route to earning his second Pro Bowl berth last year.