Landon Collins’ time with the Giants appears to have come to an end.
The team will not use the franchise tag on the three-time Pro Bowl safety by the 4 p.m. Tuesday deadline, sources told Newsday, allowing him to hit free agency when the league year begins next week. NFL Network was first to report that the Giants conveyed that decision to Collins on Tuesday afternoon.
While the Giants still have until Wednesday to come to terms on a long-term contract with Collins, the more likely scenario is that the 25-year-old will sign a lucrative deal elsewhere.