The Facts: Barkley is back in the fold with the Giants. In a surprise this morning, Barkley and the Giants agreed to a one-year, $11 million contract that includes a $2 million signing bonus.

Diehards Line:Although the guaranteed pay on Barkley’s deal is the same as the $10.1 million he would have made by signing the tender, the Giants agreed to add $900,000 in incentives so that Barkley can earn up to $11 million, and to pay $2 million up front now, rather than make Barkley wait until the regular season starts to begin earning his salary. ... A more detailed version of this story is now available HERE.