Ep. 35 of Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard, the New York Daily News' NFL columnist and Giants beat writer. Pat breaks the news that Giants standout defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence won’t be reporting for the start of the team’s offseason program due to his contract situation, on top of Saquon Barkley not signing his franchise tender and not being eligible to report, too. Pat also discusses an NFL prospect to watch for the Giants, Jets and other late-first round teams like the Seattle Seahawks: Minnesota center John Michael Schmitz. And he reviews why Odell Beckham Jr. signed with the Baltimore Ravens and what it might mean for Lamar Jackson. Watch the full video of this podcast on Pat's YouTube Channel. Find Pat also on Twitter (@PLeonardNYDN), Instagram (@PLonNFL) & TikTok (@PLonNFL).
Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard
News: Giants' Dexter Lawrence & Saquon Barkley not showing up to offseason start due to contracts

Pat Leonard, the New York Daily News' NFL columnist and Giants beat writer, breaks the news that Giants standout defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence won’t be reporting for the start of the team’s offseason program due to his contract situation, on top of Saquon Barkley not signing his franchise tender and not being eligible to report, too. Pat also discusses NFL Draft center prospect, Minnesota’s John Michael Schmitz, who is receiving strong interest from the Jets, Giants and Seahawks. And he explains why OBJ signed with the Ravens.
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- 14 Apr 2023
Pat Leonard, the New York Daily News' NFL columnist and Giants beat writer, breaks the news that Giants standout defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence won’t be reporting for the start of the team’s offseason program due to his contract situation, on top of Saquon Barkley not signing his franchise tender and not being eligible to report, too. Pat also discusses NFL Draft center prospect, Minnesota’s John Michael Schmitz, who is receiving strong interest from the Jets, Giants and Seahawks. And he explains why OBJ signed with the Ravens.