The clock is ticking on what the New York Giants will do with standout running back Saquon Barkley.
The two-week window to apply the franchise tag on Barkley opened on Tuesday and will expire on March 5 at 3 p.m. Barkley received the franchise tag last season after the two sides couldn’t come to terms on a long-term deal.
It appears unlikely that the Giants will use the franchise tag for a second consecutive year, so it’s up to the team and Barkley’s team to either sign a new contract or explore free agency.
Barkley had a bounce-back season in 2022, rushing for 1,312 yards and 10 touchdowns to garner a Pro-Bowl nod and help the Giants reach the second round of the NFC playoffs.