Will Saquon Barkley suit up for another team next season?
Per reports, the New York Giants won’t franchise tag their star running back, allowing him to hit the open market.
Tuesday’s news has caused rumors to swirl and odds to move.
Let’s look at Barkley’s next team odds at DraftKings Sportsbook.
SAQUON BARKLEY’S NEXT TEAM ODDS
Houston Texans: -200 (bet $10 to win $15 total)
Los Angeles Chargers: +275 (bet $10 to win $37.50 total)
Dallas Cowboys: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
New York Giants: +550 (bet $10 to win $20 total)
Chicago Bears: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)
Baltimore Ravens: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)
Philadelphia Eagles: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Minnesota Vikings: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Green Bay Packers: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Cincinnati Bengals: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
Las Vegas Raiders: +5500 (bet $10 to win $560 total)
Buffalo Bills: +5500 (bet $10 to win $560 total)
* odds as of 3/5/24
Jim Harbaugh reportedly interested in RB Saquon Barkley
Houston is now the new clear-cut betting favorite to land Barkley.
He has proven to be one of the league’s top running backs since the Giants selected him with the No. 2 overall pick in 2018. He had a stellar season in 2022, rushing for 1,312 yards on 4.4 yards per carry and 10 touchdowns to go along with 57 receptions for 338 yards.
But Barkley’s 2023 season wasn’t as prolific, as the Giants offense struggled, and he dealt with injuries. He still put up a solid season, rushing for 962 yards and six touchdowns on 3.9 yards per carry, adding 41 receptions for 280 yards and four touchdowns.
So, which team will the two-time Pro Bowl running back suit up for the upcoming season?
Houston Texans
At -200, Houston leads the field to land Barkley.
If the Texans want to build off the momentum from their surprise AFC South Division title and their divisional-round playoff appearance, Barkley would be a nice addition.
Houston has a need at running back, too. Devin Singletary, who rushed for nearly 900 yards and four touchdowns last season, is set to hit free agency. Dameon Pierce struggled in his second season, rushing for fewer than three yards per carry.
Barkley’s 41 receptions and four receiving touchdowns also would’ve been the fourth-best mark for the Texans last season, potentially giving C.J. Stroud a possible receiving weapon.
Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers already made a big splash this offseason by hiring Jim Harbaugh. Will they make another splash in free agency?
If they do, they might make it by adding a top running back. Harbaugh has shown his affinity for running the ball at each of his head coaching stops.
They’re second on the board to land Bark at +275 after being +400 last week.
Naturally, Barkley would help satisfy Harbaugh’s desire to run the ball well and help the Chargers ground game. Austin Ekeler, who’s set to hit free agency, rushed for 628 yards on a career-low 3.5 yards per carry this past season.
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Dallas Cowboys
Similar to the Chargers, the Cowboys also face the possibility of losing their starting running back in free agency this offseason.
At +550 (shortened from +1000 last week), could the Cowboys be a good spot for Saquon?
Tony Pollard will become a free agent after being franchise-tagged last offseason. There were questions about whether Pollard could serve as the true lead running back following the Cowboys’ decision to release Ezekiel Elliott. While he rushed for 1,000 yards for a second straight season (1,005), Pollard wasn’t as efficient, rushing for just four yards per carry after rushing for 5.2 yards per carry a year prior.
Barkley would likely get many opportunities to work as a pass-catcher as well. Pollard had 55 receptions last season, as Dak Prescott was statistically one of the game’s best quarterbacks.
Chicago Bears
As the Bears decide who they want at quarterback, they might also want to upgrade their backfield.
The Bears’ odds to snag Barkley shortened to +900 from +1200 over the last week.
Khalil Herbert is under contract for one more season, not making it a pressing need for the Bears to sign a running back. But Justin Fields led the team in rushing yards (657) and rushing touchdowns (four).
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