Fantasy Football Rumors & News: Tony Pollard, Saquon Barkley, Franchise Tags (2024)

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Fantasy Football Rumors & News

Check out the latest news and notes around the NFL.

Tony Pollard not expected to have franchise tag placed on him
The Cowboys are not expected to place the franchise tag on Tony Pollard.

Fantasy Impact

Dallas has already been linked to a number of other free agent running backs this offseason. They will likely attempt to bring Pollard back, but that is likely up in the air.

Ari Koslow


Saquon Barkley ‘unlikely’ to have franchise tag placed on him
The Giants will speak with free-agent-to-be running back Saquon Barkley and explore a deal with him, but they are also unlikely to tag him for $12,109,200.

Fantasy Impact

The Giants weren’t expected to place the franchise tag again on Barkley, and this report confirms that to be the case. The two sides will attempt to explore a new deal, but Barkley will likely talk to other teams as well in free agency.

Ari Koslow

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