The Facts: After his season ended during a Week 2 loss to Chicago last season, Barkley is "making good progress" following ACL surgery and a meniscus repair to his right knee, according to a source with direct knowledge of his rehab. There have been no significant setbacks since the October surgery.
Diehards Line:
According to ESPN.com's Jordan Raanan, Barkley is sprinting and jumping, impressing those around him, even if the current plan does not include him being involved in the offseason on-field workouts with the team. He is not expected to be a full participant in practices early in training camp. If he's outside at practice during organized team activities and minicamp this spring, it will be mostly to watch.
There isn't anything specific delaying the timeline or doubts about his long-term prognosis. "We fully expect him to be as good as new," Giants owner John Mara said earlier this offseason. The Giants are taking a cautious approach with the centerpiece of their offense and playing the long-range game. We'll continue to watch for more on his progress and report back as needed.