Saquon Barkley’s free agent market is starting to attract attention.
The Chargers, Ravens and Bears are “believed to be serious suitors” for the Giants’ star running back. According to ESPN.
The Cowboys and Eagles are reportedly thought to be fringe suitors as they may not be willing to meet Barkley’s price.
The Houston Texans are a leading candidate to acquire Saquon, and the Post’s prediction for Barkley’s next team is that they are “rumored to be interested.”
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The Giants have expressed interest in re-signing Barkley, but a list of six suitors, including four playoff teams, indicates Barkley could continue his career outside of East Rutherford.
According to ESPN, Barkley is expected to sign a contract worth about $10 million annually.
The Chargers are expected to use a run-first approach under new coach Jim Harbaugh, who brought former 49ers and Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman to Los Angeles.
Roman is known for his outlandish schemes, and Barkley could slide into the two-way role previously held by free agent Austin Ekeler.
The Ravens did even better last season under new offensive coordinator Todd Monken, but they are primarily a running team, especially with Lamar Jackson leading the way.
Baltimore has relied on backs like Gus Edwards, Justice Hill, and often-injured J.K. Dobbins in recent years, but Barkley could be the best back the team has had in years. .
The Bears are a potentially interesting wild card on the market.
Chicago has several young running backs in Khalil Herbert and Roshon Johnson, but could be looking to pair No. 1 pick Caleb Williams with a star running back.
The Eagles and Cowboys give Barkley a chance to compete for district and conference championships, but Barkley could ruin his credibility in New York by signing with a division rival.
There are questions about how much money the Eagles are willing to spend at the position, and the Cowboys just recently ended their long-term contract with running back Ezekiel Elliott.
The Texans look like a likely landing spot with little competition — Dameon Pierce faltered in his second season — and he’s on an up-and-coming team ready to take the next step. will probably join.
Providing NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud with a weapon like Barkley will only help the former Ohio State quarterback’s second season.
