Giants OC: Barkley is 'healthy and 100%'

The New York Giants believe running back Saquon Barkley's knee is fully recovered with their 2021 season opener just days away.

The star rusher was brought along slowly this offseason after he tore his ACL last September. He only saw limited time at practice Wednesday, but Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett was confident in Barkley's availability for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos.

"A lot of confidence in him as a player. I think he's done a great job to get himself back healthy and 100 percent," Garrett said after Thursday morning's session, according to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post.

The Giants' offensive catalyst is expected to be on a snap count, according to Schwartz.

"We have a lot of confidence in the guys we have, but obviously Saquon's a special player. He'll certainly get his opportunities," Garrett said.

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