Overview

• Giants insider Jordan Raanan suggests the team is preparing to let Barkley test the free agency market.
• Barkley, turning 27, has expressed a desire to be a 'Giant for life' but is open to exploring options.
• The running back's potential departure follows a season where he was heavily utilized but faced a decline in efficiency.
• Negotiations last year did not meet Barkley's expectations, making a second franchise tag unlikely.
• The NFL's valuation of running backs and cap space considerations are influencing the Giants' decision.