The Giants are not hiding what they want ahead of the November 10 trade deadline: help, and maybe a lot of it. Running back has moved near the top of the list, and Indianapolis Colts star Jonathan Taylor has become one of the biggest names tied to New York.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said the Giants are among the teams pursuing Taylor and described them as one of the more aggressive clubs in the race. Rapoport also reported that New York is looking into adding to its defensive line.
Taylor’s appeal is obvious. Through eight games, he has piled up 610 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, plus 202 receiving yards.
He is also under contract through 2028, which makes him more than a short-term fix. The catch is the price.
The Colts are reportedly asking for a major return, with the kind of package Carolina got for Christian McCaffrey in 2022 serving as the benchmark.
For Cam Skattebo, that kind of move would be a problem. The second-year back has already had trouble locking down a steady role, and his Week 6 showing was especially rough after a costly fumble left him with just six offensive snaps. He is also dealing with a hamstring injury that has kept him out of practice this week.
The Giants’ current depth chart makes the picture even clearer. Tyrone Tracy Jr. is on injured reserve, and Devin Singletary is the most experienced healthy option left. If Taylor lands in New York, the backfield would almost certainly run through him, and Skattebo would be pushed into a much smaller role.
The Giants visit the Philadelphia Eagles at 1 p.m. ET Sunday on Fox and Fox One.
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