Tiki Barber Snubbed By NFL, A Sports Illustrated report Monday quoted Tiki Barber’s agent, Mark Lepselter, saying he is “flabbergasted that Tiki has not had an opportunity with any team, especially when rosters were at 90 players this year. I certainly thought some team would be intrigued to see what he had left in the tank."
The SI reporter added, "I hear he’s devastated that no team gave him a chance.’’
Lepselter countered that characterization.
“That is not correct,’’ he told The Post. “I never said he was devastated. That term never came out of my mouth.’’
The former Giants record-setting running back, Barber, 36, hasn’t played since the 2006 season and hoped to return to the NFL this season, working himself into shape by going back to his rigid training regime.
He had a workout with the Dolphins but no other team has taken a look at him. Teams could be waiting until after the first game of the season, when contracts are no longer guaranteed, but it certainly could be the case that Barber will not get back into the league.
“This is the last time I am speaking on this subject in any way, shape or form.’’ Lepselter said. “You can’t worry about the things in life you can’t control and Tiki has moved forward accordingly.’’
The SI reporter added, "I hear he’s devastated that no team gave him a chance.’’
Lepselter countered that characterization.
“That is not correct,’’ he told The Post. “I never said he was devastated. That term never came out of my mouth.’’
The former Giants record-setting running back, Barber, 36, hasn’t played since the 2006 season and hoped to return to the NFL this season, working himself into shape by going back to his rigid training regime.
He had a workout with the Dolphins but no other team has taken a look at him. Teams could be waiting until after the first game of the season, when contracts are no longer guaranteed, but it certainly could be the case that Barber will not get back into the league.
“This is the last time I am speaking on this subject in any way, shape or form.’’ Lepselter said. “You can’t worry about the things in life you can’t control and Tiki has moved forward accordingly.’’
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