The New York Giants will not be using the franchise tag again on running back Saquon Barkley, making him a free agent when the new league year starts on March 13.
Although the door could be open for a return, it's possible Barkley stays in the NFC East, albeit with another team. ESPN's Adam Schefter provided this note on NFL Live Tuesday (6:25 mark).
"How would Saquon look in Dallas? How would Saquon look in Philadelphia? How would Saquon look somewhere in the NFC East other than the New York Giants?