The Giants may not be done shopping for a running back, and Derrick Henry’s name has now entered the conversation.
New York had already been tied to Jonathan Taylor, but that pursuit could get complicated as more teams circle and Baltimore’s situation shifts after Sunday’s injuries. Cam Skattebo hasn’t delivered the production the Giants were expecting this season, and that has left the front office with reason to keep looking for help.
On Monday, Mike Florio raised the possibility that the Giants could turn their attention from Taylor to Henry ahead of the 2026 NFL trade deadline. He pointed to the injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley as a factor that could change Baltimore’s thinking. “With Baltimore’s season potentially falling apart following Sunday injuries to starting quarterback Lamar Jackson (thumb) and his backup Tyler Huntley (toe), there could be another running back to potentially be pursued at or before the November 10 deadline, by the Giants or other teams,” he wrote.
Florio also said Henry’s contract could return “one or two draft picks” for the Ravens. He added, “Beyond the fact that the Giants view Taylor as on the second tier of current NFL tailbacks with Henry, Giants coach John Harbaugh has experience with Henry.”
Henry has been as productive as ever. He has scored 130 touchdowns in his career, and this season he leads the league with 158 carries. He also has 632 yards, averaging 4.0 per carry, and eight touchdowns.
Taylor still appears to be the preferred target for plenty of teams, but the Giants could have a chance to make a move that would be tough to pass up.
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