Franchise Tag Deadline and Giants' Free Agency Moves | MTN Giants Podcast

TLDROn March 5th, the franchise tag deadline passed, and the Giants did not franchise tag Saquon Barkley or Xavier McKinney. This means they will both become free agents. The Giants also cut Mark Glowinski to save $5.5 million in cap space. Darren Waller is contemplating retirement due to recurring injuries. The Giants are playing a dangerous game by not tagging McKinney, but there are other good safeties available in free agency.

Key insights

🏈The Giants did not franchise tag Saquon Barkley or Xavier McKinney, making them free agents.

💰The Giants cut Mark Glowinski to save $5.5 million in cap space.

🏈Xavier McKinney is a 24-year-old safety coming off one of his best years, but the Giants did not franchise tag him.

⌛️Free agency signings can be announced on Monday, March 11th.

💔Darren Waller is contemplating retirement due to recurring injuries.

Q&A

Why didn't the Giants franchise tag Saquon Barkley?

Saquon Barkley was not franchise tagged because the Giants are either planning to sign him to a different deal or let him enter free agency.

Why did the Giants cut Mark Glowinski?

The Giants cut Mark Glowinski to save $5.5 million in cap space.

Why didn't the Giants franchise tag Xavier McKinney?

The Giants did not franchise tag Xavier McKinney, possibly because they believe they can find a suitable replacement in the strong safety class of free agency.

When can free agency signings be announced?

Free agency signings can be announced on Monday, March 11th.

Why is Darren Waller contemplating retirement?

Darren Waller is contemplating retirement due to recurring injuries, which have affected his ability to stay on the field.

Timestamped Summary

00:00On March 5th, the franchise tag deadline passed, and the Giants did not franchise tag Saquon Barkley or Xavier McKinney.

02:31The Giants cut Mark Glowinski to save $5.5 million in cap space.

06:43Xavier McKinney, a 24-year-old safety, will become a free agent as the Giants did not franchise tag him.

08:03Free agency signings can be announced on Monday, March 11th.

09:59Darren Waller is contemplating retirement due to recurring injuries.