Saquon Barkley's Price Tag Revealed: Bears Emerge As Serious Landing Spot

Starting tomorrow, the two-day negotiating window opens for potential unrestricted free agents. Among the most discussed and captivating free agents is Saquon Barkley, former New York Giants star running back. According to a recent article by ESPN Staff Writer Jordan Raanan, three teams emerge as serious contenders to acquire Barkley: the Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Chargers, and Baltimore Ravens. Additionally, there are rumors suggesting the Houston Texans also hold interest in Barkley.

What will it cost to sign Saquon Barkely?

The main question surrounding Saquon Barkley is how much he'll cost. There are rumors suggesting it could be around $10 million per year, a number I have also heard that was confirmed in Jordan Raanan's article. The Bears, who have the 5th highest cap space in the NFL at $62.7 million, can easily afford his services. On the other hand, the Ravens and Chargers, also potential suitors, have limited flexibility due to their low effective cap space this offseason. It's possible that Barkley's price could drop to $8-9 million annually, especially considering the strong running back market that include Tony Pollard, Josh Jacobs, and Derrick Henry. The Bears might consider offering a creative incentive-based contract to sweeten the deal. As free agency approaches, we'll soon see how willing Ryan Poles is to spend. However, I do hope he brings in a talent like Saquon.

Chicago Bears Free Agency Targets And Rumors

In the most recent episode of the BFR Podcast, presented by Sports Mockery, Dave and Ficky spoke with NFL Insider Ari Meirov from The 33rd Team. During their conversation, they gained valuable insights, such as more details about the contract extension offered to Jaylon Johnson by Ryan Poles, players worth keeping an eye on in free agency for Chicago, quarterback rumors, and many other topics. You can listen to the podcast on like Apple and Spotify, or any other podcast app you usually use. Also, the show is on YouTube, so you can watch it with the video provided below.