# Giants Trade for Barkley? Pros and Cons

> Giants could trade for Saquon Barkley but risks include his age and the team's need for a fresh RB1.
- Title: Giants Trade for Barkley? Pros and Cons · CBS Sports
- Summary: Giants could trade for Saquon Barkley but risks include his age and the team's need for a fresh RB1. Giants should keep Skattebo instead of trading for…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/case-for-against-giants-trading-for-saquon-barkley
- Published: 2026-10-27T12:46:45+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: giants, saquon barkley, nfl, running back, eagles, seahawks, metlife stadium, jalen hurts, lane johnson, nfl east, sports
## Eagles injuries
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is out for the season with blood clots.
## Eagles injury report
Eagles had 25 players on injury report heading into Monday night loss to Dallas Cowboys.
## Barkley's return
Barkley returned Monday after missing two games and ran for 62 yards and a touchdown.
## Case for trading Barkley
Giants need RB1 with proven track record and Barkley has three Pro Bowl selections.
## Barkley's stats
Barkley hit 1,000-plus yards rushing five times in seven full seasons excluding 2020.
## Giants' current RB situation
Giants cut Najee Harris after criticism and have Skattebo with 129 carries for 530 yards.
## Case against trading Barkley
Giants already tried Odell Beckham Jr. and he was cut after three games with no receptions.
## Barkley's age and value
Barkley is 29 and the Giants would pay a big price for him in 2024.
## Giants' playoff position
Giants sit atop NFC East for first time since 2015 with 3-1 record.
## Key takeaway

Giants should keep Skattebo instead of trading for Barkley due to his age and the team's current RB1 needs.