section_path: Professional career/New York Giants/2023 season
section_name: 2023 season
paragraph_text: 2023 season
  
  On March 7, 2023, the Giants placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Barkley. He signed the franchise tag after it was adjusted to add a $2 million signing bonus and incentives on July 26.
  
  During Week 8 against the New York Jets, Barkley finished with 128 rushing yards on 36 carries as the Giants lost 10–13 in overtime. In Week 11 against the Commanders, he had 140 scrimmage yards and two receiving touchdowns in the victory. In Week 18 against Philadelphia, he had two rushing touchdowns in the victory. He finished the 2023 season with 247 carries for 962 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns to go with 41 receptions for 280 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns in 14 games and starts.
  
  On March 7, 2023, the Giants placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Barkley. He signed the franchise tag after it was adjusted to add a $2 million signing bonus and incentives on July 26.
  
  During Week 8 against the New York Jets, Barkley finished with 128 rushing yards on 36 carries as the Giants lost 10–13 in overtime. In Week 11 against the Commanders, he had 140 scrimmage yards and two receiving touchdowns in the victory. In Week 18 against Philadelphia, he had two rushing touchdowns in the victory. He finished the 2023 season with 247 carries for 962 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns to go with 41 receptions for 280 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns in 14 games and starts.