The New York Giants will not use either the franchise or transition tags on safety Xavier McKinney, meaning the 24-year-old will become a free agent. The news was first reported by Mike Garafolo.
Earlier on Tuesday, it was reported that the Giants would not use a second consecutive franchise tag on running back Saquon Barkley. That means that unless a deal is reached between Barkley and the Giants before the negotiating window opens on March 13 that Barkley will become a free agent.
The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly franchise-tagging Antoine Winfield at a cost of $17.