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Giants hunt for QB after Dart's season-ending injury
With Jaxson Dart out, New York explores five trade options to replace him, prioritizing mobile QBs and coaches' former players.
In brief
With Jaxson Dart out, New York explores five trade options to replace him, prioritizing mobile QBs and coaches' former players. The Giants need a quarterback who can either move like Dart or already knows their coaching staff's system to avoid wasting precious weeks. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Dart's knee injury derails Giants season
Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2's 28-6 loss to the Rams. The Giants now turn to Jameis Winston, who just signed a two-year, 13 million dollar extension.
Winston's skill set differs from Dart
Winston has a completely different skill set than Dart, which could prompt the Giants to explore trading for a mobile quarterback instead.
Giants' trade strategy takes shape
The team will target two types of QBs: mobile players and those with ties to the coaching staff. This approach helps new players acclimate quickly to the offense.
Tyler Huntley makes most sense
Ravens backup Tyler Huntley played four seasons under John Harbaugh and started 12 games, including a playoff game. Greg Roman, now on the Giants' staff, was his offensive coordinator in Baltimore.
Ravens might trade Huntley
Baltimore kept rookie Joe Fagano on the roster, suggesting they could consider trading Huntley at the right price despite Lamar Jackson's injury history.
Justin Fields returns to New York
Fields was with the Jets before Kansas City traded for him in March. With Patrick Mahomes healthy and rookie Garrett Nussmeier on the roster, the Chiefs might ship him to the Giants.
Nagy knows Fields from Bears days
Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy coached Fields during his rookie year with Chicago in 2021, making the transition easier if a trade happens.
Trubisky reunites with Nagy
Titans backup Mitchell Trubisky spent three seasons with Nagy in Chicago, going 25-13 together. A trade might wait until after the Giants play Tennessee this week.
Richardson wants out of Indianapolis
The Colts' 2023 fourth overall pick requested a trade earlier this offseason. Trading him now lets Indianapolis get value before he leaves in free agency.
Richardson's contract expires after 2026
The Colts didn't pick up Richardson's fifth-year option, so his rookie deal ends after the 2026 season. Both teams could benefit from a short-term arrangement.
Flacco shows up and produces
Joe Flacco joined the Bengals on October 7th and threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns in his first start on October 12th. He averaged 272.7 passing yards per game in six starts last season.
Flacco and Harbaugh's Super Bowl history
Flacco's first NFL season was 2008, Harbaugh's first year as Ravens head coach. They won a Super Bowl together in 2012 after 11 seasons together.
Bengals unlikely to trade Flacco
Cincinnati probably won't trade Flacco unless blown away by an offer, given Joe Burrow's injury history. But the front offices know each other well from the Dexter Lawrence trade.
Giants have winnable games ahead
At 1-1, the Giants face three 0-2 teams (Titans, Texans, Commanders) plus the Cardinals over the next five weeks. Finding the right QB could keep their season alive.
What it means
The Giants need a quarterback who can either move like Dart or already knows their coaching staff's system to avoid wasting precious weeks.
