Texans Favorites to Sign Giants Free Agent Saquon Barkley?
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will be one of several running backs on the free agency march market on March 13. The Houston Texans will be on the pursuit for a highly sought-after running back. And it appears that Barkley's potential signing with the Texans is inevitable.
Barkley will have his choice of suitors when deciding which team will be best to continue his career. But DraftKings Sportsbook has given the Texans the best chance at landing Barkley at -200.
Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) heads to the goal line in the second quarter past Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith
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The two-time All-Pro running back would provide Houston with an immense upgrade at the position.
Barkley has rushed for over 1,000 yards in three out of his six seasons in the league. In 2023, he fell short of achieving the milestone by 38 yards. Barkley finished his sixth season with the Giants, rushing for 962 yards on 247 attempts and six touchdowns.
Barkley also possesses the versatile skills needed to be used in the passing game. Last season, he caught 46 passes for 280 yards and four touchdowns.
But should the Texans miss out on signing Barkley, Jacobs will make for a significant contingency plan.
The one-time All-Pro running back holds the same attributes as Barkley. As a member of the Las Vegas Raiders, Jacobs is coming off a season where he rushed for 805 yards on 233 attempts while recording six touchdowns. He also registered 37 receptions for 296 yards.
The Texans will have a chance to leave free agency with one of the top two running backs. But outside of Barkley and Jacobs, there will be more options for Houston to examine.
Austin Ekeler (Los Angeles Chargers), Derrick Henry (Tennessee Titans) and Tony Pollard (Dallas Cowboys) are also set to become free agents. Re-signing Devin Singletary is also a solid plan for Houston. Singletary led the Texans with a career-best 898 yards and four rushing touchdowns.
