Saquon Barkley eyes Giants’ opener after ‘fun’ training camp debut

A few guys greeted him with a “Whoa, who is that?’’ as he took the field. Hands were extended and introductions made by players he already knew quite well.

“It’s just fun being out there, that’s the stuff you miss,’’ Saquon Barkley said Monday as he took an important step forward in his return from reconstructive knee surgery. “Some of the guys on the defensive side can’t wait to get their hands on me because I do talk a lot of crap when offense and defense is going.’’ No one is putting their hands on Barkley any time soon, but the smile on the star running back’s face revealed some relief that finally, he was back where he belonged. The Giants activated Barkley from the physically unable to perform list and he made his training camp debut in a practice that was not even in full pads. Barkley participated in individual drills, caught passes from Daniel Jones on the side and also caught some good-natured grief from teammates who were thrilled to see him back among them.