Xavier McKinney posted an interesting message The Giants made no move Wednesday after Tuesday’s deadline for NFL teams to use tags on players.
“Now I see this life from a bird’s perspective…” the 24-year-old shared the safety with his 56,000 followers.
Before Tuesday’s deadline, the Giants applied the transition tag to McKinney, giving the Giants the right to match any contract offer the two-time captain might sign with another team after free agency begins. It was speculated that it would be given to
The Giants refrained from using the tag, but the Post’s Paul Schwartz reported Tuesday that negotiations between the parties will continue in the coming days of the exclusivity period and that there is “still a chance” that McKinney will return to the team. .
Other teams could begin negotiations with McKinney on Monday.
In response to McKinney’s cryptic message, fans from other NFL teams made pitches to the former second-round pick.
One X user posted, “I want you on Chi.”
“Cardinal Raven Eagle Seahawk, start betting,” another wrote.
McKinney was also encouraged by Giants fans to stay.
“Come on, sign with Big Blue!!!” one X-user yelled.
“Please stay in New York,” another person requested.
McKinnie began his career with the Giants after being drafted 36th overall in 2020 and played all defensive positions last season.
Through 49 games with the Giants, McKinney has nine interceptions.
In a more predictable decision, the Giants also chose not to use the franchise tag on star running back Saquon Barkley for the second year in a row.
The newspaper’s Ryan Dunleavy reported Tuesday that there were no contract offers from either party during the eight-week negotiation period, and no numbers were exchanged.
Barkley, who was selected No. 2 overall by the Giants in the 2018 NFL Draft, is expected to test free agency for the first time in his career.
