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Giants Just Put the Kibosh on Several Potential Trades
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The New York Giants are said to be buyers before the NFL trade deadline, and we know they are in hot pursuit of Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor.
But what about other players on the trade block?
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There are plenty of names that seem to be available before the Nov. 10 deadline, and that includes players at positions of need for the Giants — like running back and defensive tackle.
However, New York does not appear too inclined to make most of those moves. And how do we know that?
Because while speaking to the media this week , Giants head coach John Harbaugh made it clear that he is not pursuing players who will be free agents at the end of the season. More specifically, Harbaugh stated he isn't looking for "one-and-done" deals.
That probably rules out running backs like Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears and Breece Hall, all of whom are slated to hit the open market this spring.
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It also likely eliminates defensive tackles such as Grover Stewart and A'Shawn Robinson for the same reason.
New York has made two aggressive pursuits thus far: one for Jeffery Simmons, and now one for Taylor. Both are under contract beyond this season, so that lines up with Harbaugh's school of thought.
The Giants don't have a lot of draft capital to begin with. They have already dealt their fourth, fifth and seventh-round picks this year, and Harbaugh has also made it plain as day that he would prefer not to spend any more draft picks unnecessarily.
If it could help New York land someone like Taylor, whom Harbaugh clearly values, that would probably change. But it seems doubtful that the first-year head coach — who has 18 years of prior head-coaching experience — would move picks for a rental.
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That's the right way to go about it.
There is absolutely zero reason for the Giants to swing trades solely for the purpose of winning in 2026, and Harbaugh seems to understand that.
New York is not a Super Bowl contender. It has too many holes and too many injuries. It is certainly moving in the right direction, but Big Blue is not truly ready to compete for a championship just yet.
So then why trade more draft choices for a player who is just going to walk at the end of the season anyway?
Harbaugh has the right idea, even if it may leave some eager fans disappointed.
