New York Giants Eye Wide Receiver Help
With just over three weeks until the NFL trade deadline, reports say the New York Giants are working the phones. Joe Schoen and the front office are looking for help at wide receiver as injuries continue to test the team’s depth.
The Giants have called teams around the league for wide receiver help, per Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, confirming what many fans have suspected. The front office knows they can’t keep asking Jaxson Dart to do everything without reliable options downfield.
The loss of Malik Nabers for the entire 2025 season was a major blow. His chemistry with Dart had been one of the few bright spots early on. Add in the recent injury to Darius Slayton, and suddenly the Giants’ passing game looks thin and uncertain.
Brian Daboll has made it clear that the offense needs more playmakers, and help may have to come through a trade. The Giants’ receiving corps needs a proven, reliable option who can stretch the field and take some pressure off Dart.
Pelissero Lists Top Wideouts on the Trade Block
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, several big-name wide receivers have surfaced as potential trade targets ahead of the deadline. These are the names currently drawing attention from teams across the league:
Jakobi Meyers (Raiders) Calvin Ridley (Titans) Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, or Brandin Cooks (Saints) Jaylen Waddle (Dolphins)
Pelissero also noted that a deal for Chris Olave would reportedly take around a third-round pick to get done. That’s not cheap — and personally, I don’t want the Giants giving up any future assets or draft capital at all.
If a move gets made, it should come from players the team is ready to move on from, not from sacrificing future picks. This season is about building a foundation, not cashing in long-term chips for short-term fixes.
What About Isaiah Hodgins?
Honestly, I’m still wondering why the Giants haven’t already targeted Isaiah Hodgins. He knows Brian Daboll’s system, has produced here before, and brings a dependable presence to the offense. Hodgins flashed real chemistry during his first stint in New York and understands the expectations of this market.
He’s not a superstar, but he’s reliable — and that alone would be a boost right now. Best of all, he’d cost next to nothing to bring back. Sometimes the smart move isn’t the flashy one, it’s the familiar one that fits.
Other Giants Who Could Draw Interest
If Schoen does decide to shift focus before the deadline, a few names stand out as possible trade bait:
- Russell Wilson – Experience QB, but his going to be hard to move
- Evan Neal – Still young, but has struggled. A team might take a flier if they believe they can fix him.
- Deonte Banks – Talented corner, though inconsistent. Could draw offers if a team needs secondary help.
- Jalin Hyatt – Speedster who hasn’t broken out yet but still holds potential value.
- Devin Singletary – A veteran back who could be moved to free up space or add a late-round pick.
What to Expect Moving Forward
The Giants find themselves at a crossroads. Do they try to bolster the roster for a late-season push, or start thinking about 2026 and beyond?
Schoen has been aggressive in the past, but this year’s market might be more about smart value plays than splashy deals. Expect him to explore every angle — adding a receiver, shedding a veteran, and maybe even picking up a mid-round draft pick in the process.
Whatever happens, the next few weeks will shape how the second half of the season unfolds. The trade deadline could give the Giants a small spark, or it could mark the beginning of a longer rebuild.
One thing’s for sure: New York is staying active. Giants fans just hope the moves lead to something that finally clicks.
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