Overview
- Saquon Barkley, the New York Giants star running back, is eyeing the Houston Texans as his top potential destination in free agency.
- Barkley has been in communication with Texans' quarterback C.J. Stroud, indicating mutual interest.
- The Texans, with $67.4 million in cap space, are expected to explore additional running back options, including Barkley, to bolster their offense.
- Giants may use the franchise tag to retain Barkley, but it is not preferred; the tag would cost New York $12.1M for 2024.
- Barkley's potential move is part of a broader NFL trend of salary cap changes and free agency dynamics affecting player contracts and team strategies.