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Giants Seek Running Backs Amid Backfield Struggles
Giants trade for running backs as backfield production falters.
In brief
Giants trade for running backs as backfield production falters. Giants could trade for Saquon Barkley, James Conner, Tony Pollard, or Jonathan Taylor to address backfield struggles after releasing Najee Harris. Originally reported by SI.
Giants backfield struggles
Giants' backfield produced just 34 yards on 14 carries after Cam Skattebo was benched.
“It’s hard to get in a rhythm with one or two plays.”
Najee Harris released
Giants released Najee Harris after he spoke out about backfield issues.
“I would love for us to be in that kind of a circumstance.”
Harbaugh's backfield goal
Harbaugh wants a running back like Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley for more workload.
“A Derrick Henry circumstance or a Saquon Barkley circumstance or whatever it might be.”
Saquon Barkley
Saquon Barkley played for Giants for six seasons before joining Eagles.
“After being selected with the No. 2 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Barkley spent his first six seasons with the Giants”
Barkley's Eagles success
Barkley won NFL Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl LIX with Eagles.
“rushed for 2,005 yards and won the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year award in 2024”
Eagles trade deadline
Eagles face trade decisions before Nov. 10 deadline with players in final year of contracts.
“With the Eagles in a bit of disarray, general manager Howie Roseman faces some difficult decisions”
Barkley unlikely to join Giants
Barkley unlikely to land with Giants despite potential reunion.
“Is it likely that Barkley lands with the Giants? Certainly not.”
James Conner
James Conner on injured reserve with ankle injury after 1,000-plus yards in two seasons.
“After rushing for 1,000-plus yards in back-to-back seasons, Conner sustained an ankle injury”
Conner's potential trade
Cardinals could trade Conner as they struggle with slow start.
“The Cardinals could be ripe for the taking amid their slow start.”
Tony Pollard
Tony Pollard in final year of contract with Titans after 240-plus carries.
“Pollard continues to surface in trade speculation. The 29-year-old is in the final year of the $21.75 million deal”
Pollard's stats
Pollard has 240-plus carries, 1000-plus yards, and five rushing touchdowns each season.
“Pollard has tallied 240-plus carries, 1000-plus yards and at least five rushing touchdowns in each of the past three seasons”
Jonathan Taylor
Jonathan Taylor could be traded by Colts after GM Chris Ballard fired.
“If the Giants do want to go big-game hunting, then Taylor is the obvious choice.”
Taylor's stats
Taylor led NFL in rushing in 2021 and has 1,400-plus yards each season.
“led the NFL in rushing in ’21 and, despite missing a handful of games over three seasons, has logged back-to-back 1,400-plus-yard campaigns”
Taylor trade impact
Giants would take on $44 million contract extension if they trade Taylor.
“This would be a major swing for the Giants, as they’d also be taking on the two-year, $44 million contract extension”
Here's the gist
Giants could trade for Saquon Barkley, James Conner, Tony Pollard, or Jonathan Taylor to address backfield struggles after releasing Najee Harris.
