Giants Prepare Backup Trade Offer if Taylor Deal Falls Through

WHO:

Newsweek - The New York Giants are interested in Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and have reportedly considered a fallback trade target.

NBC Sports - Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported that the Giants made a trade offer for Taylor.

NBC Sports - The Seahawks, Broncos, Vikings, and Packers have also been linked to Taylor.

NBC Sports - Giants coach John Harbaugh was mentioned in connection with a possible inquiry to Tennessee Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk about running back Tony Pollard.

Heavy NFL - The Giants reportedly withdrew an offer for an All-Pro running back described in the headline as having a $44 million value.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - The Giants improved to 5-2-1 after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles.

Heavy NFL - The victory strengthened the Giants’ position atop the NFC East.

NBC Sports - The Giants offered the Colts a second-round pick and a fifth-round pick for Taylor; the offer is no longer available.

NBC Sports - The Colts are presumed to want a package similar to the one the San Francisco 49ers gave the Carolina Panthers for Christian McCaffrey.

NBC Sports - In the McCaffrey trade, the 49ers sent the Panthers a 2023 second-round pick, third-round pick, and fourth-round pick, plus a 2024 fifth-round pick.

Newsweek - A separate Newsweek headline says Taylor’s sweepstakes appeared to be down to two serious teams; the article text provided does not identify them.

WHEN:

NBC Sports - Glazer said the Giants’ offer was made “a couple of weeks ago.”

NBC Sports - The trade window closes Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. ET.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - Heavy NFL reported that the Giants appeared determined to make an acquisition, particularly at running back.

Newsweek - The Giants reportedly have a fallback target in mind in case they do not acquire Taylor.

HOW:

NBC Sports - The reported offer consisted of two draft selections: a second-round pick and a fifth-round pick.

The Giants improved to five wins, two losses, and one tie, strengthening their NFC East lead. They offered Indianapolis a second- and fifth-round pick for Jonathan Taylor, but withdrew the offer. With the trade window closing Tuesday, the Giants reportedly have another running back target in mind.