Giants hunt four NFL trade targets
General manager Joe Schoen evaluates running backs and defensive linemen ahead of the November 10 deadline.
By Riya Zhao ·
General manager Joe Schoen is preparing to make moves in the open market before the NFL trade deadline arrives on November 10. The New York Giants hold the lead in the NFC East, sitting three games ahead of the Dallas Cowboys. This week brings matchups against the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders, teams that trail New York in the division standings.
The roster still faces gaps in the backfield and along the offensive and defensive lines. Schoen aims to address these weaknesses through trades. Reports indicate the Giants are among the most active teams in the running back market. They currently compete with the Minnesota Vikings for top available talent.
Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts represents the most ambitious target. The Colts have already traded offensive lineman Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. Taylor could serve as the lead back alongside Cam Skattebo, adding depth to the offense led by quarterback JJ McCarthy.
Tony Pollard of the Tennessee Titans offers a different profile. He has rushed for 595 yards and six touchdowns in eight games. His performance puts him on pace for a fifth consecutive 1,000-yard season. Only five running backs have more rushing yards since the 2022 campaign began. The cost may require fourth or fifth-round picks, which New York no longer holds after trading them for Malachi Fields and JJ McCarthy.
Defensive line reinforcement remains a priority. The Giants allow the second most yards per carry in the NFL, ranking 28th in the league. Grover Stewart of the Indianapolis Colts leads the position group with 17 solo tackles against the run, per PFF. A sixth-round pick could secure his services.
Dalvin Tomlinson presents a lower-cost option from the Los Angeles Chargers. The 32-year-old former Giant has recorded 10 combined tackles and half a sack in five games this season. He is scheduled to earn $1.80 million before entering free agency. His availability serves as a fallback if Stewart remains out of reach.
