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This is one window the Giants are highly, highly unlikely to open for Saquon Barkley.

Teams in the NFL on Tuesday can start placing the franchise tag on players, a two-week period that extends through March 5.

Unlike last year, when the Giants tagged Barkley after failing to come to a long-term deal,

It is simply a matter of dollars and sense.

Last year, the franchise tag for a running back was $10.1 million.

If tagged again, Barkley would command a 20 percent increase in salary, a $2 million bump up to right around $12 million for the 2024 season.