The New York Giants decided not to use the franchise or transition tag on Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney, making them closer to free agency as the franchise tag deadline at 4 p.m. approached. This decision comes amid speculation on Barkley's future, with potential landing spots including NFC East rivals, Packers, and Ravens. Discussions and meetings between the Giants and representatives for Barkley and McKinney have taken place over the past week, indicating the team's awareness of each side's stance. Last year, the Giants tagged Barkley, but this year, both he and McKinney are set to hit the market. The franchise tag for a safety like McKinney would have been $17.123M, with a transition tag at $13.815M. The Giants have not given up hope of re-signing McKinney and will continue negotiations, possibly without the tag as a sign of good faith. The decision not to tag McKinney was also influenced by a desire not to hurt his market. The Giants' approach to Barkley seems to hinge on the hope that his market value will bring him back to the team.
Out Now: Where do the Giants go from here after not tagging Saquon or McKinney? And are the Giatns truly done with Daniel Jones? https://t.co/ekCC5gRwTT
What's next for Saquon Barkley and the Giants in free agency? https://t.co/VMyEt9oO48 https://t.co/nBYBub4ak0
Giants Don't Tag Safety Xavier McKinney https://t.co/QoQh9U2a2z
In this instance, I don't believe Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney are walking the same path, even though it seems like they are. Barkley's going to hit the market barring something unforeseen. Giants hope what he learns about his value brings him back to them, at least that…
Giants have not given up hope of re-signing Xavier McKinney. They will continue to work toward an agreement. That will be difficult but perhaps not impossible. Might depend on what he learns he can get elsewhere.
Keep in mind: Xavier McKinney and his reps can't begin negotiating with another team until Monday. They'll keep talking with Giants, and might give both sides a better chance of coming to a deal before then without the tag in play. https://t.co/srzBmKNwaJ https://t.co/g7lS8CdiSt
Sounds like the feeling was the transition tag would hurt McKinney's market, and the fact that the Giants will continue to talk to David Mulugheta, McKinney's agent, with hope of coming to a deal, the decision was made to not use it. Sign of good faith on Giants' part, perhaps.… https://t.co/dLeoJbFepx
Sounds like the feeling was the transition tag would hurt McKinney's market, and the fact that the Giants will continue to talk to David Mulugheta, McKinney's agent, with hope of coming to a deal, the decision was made to not use it. Sign of good faith on Giants' part, perhaps. https://t.co/dLeoJbFepx
No franchise tags for Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney, no transition tag as had been rumored for McKinney. Have they played their last games with the #NYGIants? https://t.co/srzBmKNwaJ https://t.co/tIEjGcldQ1
Just important to remember here: the transition tag if Xavier McKinney gets it does not keep him off the market. He's a free agent like everyone else. The floor is $13.8 million for 2024. The caveat: if McKinney gets an offer higher than that, the #NYGiants would have five days… https://t.co/a9U7cc4CPk
Saquon Barkley landing spots: Eagles, Cowboys among potential suitors in NFL free agency https://t.co/HDsobmw66A https://t.co/Yj1z2IXBjs
Saquon Barkley set for free agency with Packers and Ravens in the frame https://t.co/mLFFWD96HA
Antoine Winfield shares an agent with Giants S Xavier McKinney. Winfield gets the $17.1M franchise tag. IF the Giants tag McKinney it would likely be the transition tag of $13.8M. That would allow McKinney to field offers, but the Giants would retain the right to match. https://t.co/6UXNciDtva
On Xavier McKinney: Franchise tag for safety: $17.123M Transition tag: $13.815M (Strong possibility) Now $17M is a big number. But it would lock in good young player. The $13.8M more team-friendly. Still gives Giants opportunity to match an offer, but no compensation if he…
Recent history has set a tough bar for running backs. It seems that decision-makers are waiting to see how the market materializes following the franchise tag deadline. @tashanreed and @charlottecrrll on what's next for Saquon Barkley and others ⤵️ https://t.co/YXOJpnOnRI
The best fantasy landing spot for Saquon is ______ https://t.co/TBrQE3MDr8
Curious to see if Giants use the transition tag on McKinney. Teams can only use one tag (franchise or transition) per player per year. Might make more sense to tag 24-year-old McKinney (transition) in this case.
Here's what I wrote last week on Saquon Barkley's value to the Giants and what they're thinking. He is very likely going to play elsewhere in 2024. But again, everything hinges on what he thinks is a 'fair' deal and whether he gets that from another team. 👇 https://t.co/1wh9DTHwMY
From last week: Will Saquon Barkley stay with Giants? If he enters NFL free agency, here's a list of teams https://t.co/BqGCPbDVUo via @northjersey
#NYGiants are not using the franchise tag on Saquon Barkley, per sources, as was the expectation here. Now the attention turns to Xavier McKinney: https://t.co/srzBmKNwaJ https://t.co/tJu4OR3oha
The deadlines for NFL teams to use the franchise and transition tags is 4 p.m. today. It seems unlikely any NFC East team will use either tag. The lone exception may be the Giants, who could use one on RB Saquon Barkley or S Xavier McKinney. It is unlikely, but possible.
Saquon Barkley, Xavier McKinney closer to free agency with franchise tag deadline at 4 p.m. today. What will #NYGiants do? Here's what we're hearing knowing full well things can change at the 11th hour. Stick around for updates: https://t.co/srzBmKNwaJ via @northjersey https://t.co/ZN9dVkCOJO
It’s franchise tag deadline day. This day last year was eventful — and impactful — with the Giants extending Daniel Jones minutes before the deadline and then tagging Saquon. Saquon is back in the tag dance, this time joined by Xavier McKinney. I’m not expecting either to get…
Joe Schoen and #NYGiants have met with representatives for Barkley and McKinney within the past week. They should know where each side stands. Another reason to use tag: if there is optimism a deal can be reached before FA, or shortly thereafter. The tag is not always a trap. https://t.co/tJu4OR3oha
With Deadline Looming, Will Giants Play Tag with Barkley, McKinney? https://t.co/DwCqpcCO2s
Today is franchise tag deadline day. Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney will likely take another step closer to free agency with the #NYGiants not expected to use the tag on either player. Deadlines spur action, though, and Joe Schoen did not rule out a second tag for Barkley,…
Giants’ Saquon Barkley, Xavier McKinney in complicated waiting game as tag deadline nears https://t.co/GY6fIrZe1r https://t.co/rQJjPTGvcv
Saquon Barkley has been a fantasy star for most of his career in New York, but can he sustain that status with a new team? Here's five landing spots where Barkley would continue to shine ... including an NFC East rival. @sinow @si_fantasy https://t.co/0TTeY9dlMW
Tuesday is the final day to franchise/transition tag a player. Only a few have been applied so far. Don't know what's going to happen with Barkley/McKinney. But, I can tell you this, Schoen has a very good relationship with Barkley's agent Ed Berry. That's always good.
Five Best Fantasy Landing Spots for Saquon Barkley https://t.co/lAllpWDQa3