Giants Tried to Land Falcons Star Bijan Robinson Before Deadline

WHO:

Heavy NFL - The Atlanta Falcons received a trade inquiry involving running back Bijan Robinson from an NFC rival.

Newsweek - ESPN reporter Jordan Raanan reported that the New York Giants pursued Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson.

Fox News - The New York Giants contacted the Atlanta Falcons about acquiring Robinson, according to ESPN.

Fox News - The Giants also pursued Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, a three-time Pro Bowler. FOX Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer reported that New York offered the Colts a second- and fifth-round pick for Taylor; the Giants later withdrew the offer.

Fox News - The Colts did not trade Taylor and dealt guard Quenton Nelson, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, and wide receivers Keenan Allen and Josh Downs.

Fox News - Giants running backs Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. suffered hamstring injuries in the Giants’ win over the Houston Texans. Skattebo was expected to return for the Giants’ Thursday-night game against the Washington Commanders; Tracy could return in December.

WHAT:

NBC Sports - The Giants made no major deals at the trade deadline.

NBC Sports - The Giants acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy during the season; he played well enough for the team to win his first two starts.

NBC Sports - The Falcons signed Robinson to a three-year contract extension worth $66.8 million.

Heavy NFL - The Falcons received an unexpected inquiry about a potential blockbuster trade for Robinson from an NFC rival.

Fox News - Robinson was a 2025 All-Pro and had made the Pro Bowl in each of the two prior completed seasons.

Fox News - Through Atlanta’s nine games, Robinson had an NFL-high 880 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns, averaging a career-high 5.2 yards per carry. He also had 31 receptions for 250 receiving yards and one touchdown.

Fox News - Atlanta signed Robinson to a three-year, $66.75 million extension. His $22.25 million average annual value ranked second among NFL running backs.

Fox News - The Giants’ offense ranked 14th in total yards at 333.1 per game, 16th in passing yards at 221.0 per game and points at 22.8 per game, and 17th in rushing yards at 112.1 per game.

WHERE:

Fox News - The Giants were based in New York; Robinson played for the Atlanta Falcons, and Taylor played for the Indianapolis Colts.

Fox News - The Giants stood atop the NFC East at 5-2-1. The Falcons were 3-6 and a half-game out of first place in the NFC South.

WHY:

NBC Sports - The Falcons viewed Robinson as one of the franchise’s most important pieces.

Fox News - The Giants pursued a star running back after Skattebo and Tracy sustained hamstring injuries.

HOW:

NBC Sports - The article said it was unknown what the Giants offered for Robinson or whether the Falcons engaged with the inquiry.

Fox News - The Giants pursued Robinson by contacting the Falcons about a potential trade before the NFL trade deadline.

The Giants contacted Atlanta about star running back Bijan Robinson, but acquired no major deals. The Falcons kept Robinson, their franchise cornerstone, and signed him to a three-year extension. New York also pursued Jonathan Taylor before withdrawing its offer, amid injuries to its running backs.