The Giants may be sitting at 4-2-1, but the buzz around their trade deadline plans is pointing in a very specific direction. If New York does decide to go shopping, the biggest swing appears to be on the defensive line, not at running back.
NFL insider James Palmer said the Giants have been “very aggressive” in trade conversations for help up front. He also noted that the team has been “very aggressive, just like Jacksonville on that defensive front,” adding, “There have been some names contacted around the NFL... that I didn’t expect teams would be reaching out about because they’re borderline untouchable.”
That kind of language suggests the Giants are not just poking around the edges. They’re looking hard at impact talent, and they seem willing to spend to get it.
A few names naturally jump out. Moro Ojomo of the Philadelphia Eagles probably doesn’t fit the bill, since an in-division deal is unlikely. Derrick Brown of the Carolina Panthers and Vita Vea of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would be bigger swings and could be in play.
There are also more realistic targets. Grover Stewart of the Indianapolis Colts stands out as one possibility, while Nnamdi Madibuike of the Baltimore Ravens could become an option if Baltimore decides to sell. New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore also makes plenty of sense, and Bobby Brown III of the Panthers plus New Orleans Saints defensive tackles Davon Godchaux and Nathan Shepherd are other names worth keeping on the radar.
The Giants had already made a push for Jeffery Simmons before he was dealt to the Chicago Bears, which fits the broader picture here: this is a team willing to chase a top-tier lineman if the opportunity is there.
That doesn’t mean running back is completely off the table, and another position or two could still be considered. But right now, the defensive line is the spot to watch for the Giants as the 2026 NFL trade deadline approaches.
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