The New York Giants enter their bye week atop the NFC East but face questions at running back after the unit averaged just 72.2 yards per game over a five‑game stretch before a 180‑yard effort in a Week 7 overtime win over the Houston Texans. With Cam Skattebo, Devin Singletary and Tyrone Tracy Jr. not viewed as elite options, the front office is expected to pursue a trade before the Tuesday, November 10 deadline.
Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts
The 27‑year‑old Taylor has four 1,000‑yard seasons and 77 career rushing touchdowns. Through eight games in 2026 he has rushed for 610 yards on 14 carries with eight touchdowns and added 21 receptions for 202 yards. The Colts (2‑6) have already traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, making Taylor a likely trade piece. Acquiring him would require significant draft capital and possibly one of the Giants’ current backs, but would make New York heavy favorites in the division.
Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans
Pollard, 29, has rushed for 1,000 yards in four straight seasons and averages 4.6 yards per carry for his career. He also has five consecutive seasons with at least 33 receptions. In the final year of his contract on a 1‑7 Titans team, he could be had for a Day 2 draft pick. Pairing Pollard with Skattebo would give the Giants a solid one‑two punch, especially with Tracy Jr. on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens
Henry, who turns 33 in January, has a connection with Giants head coach John Harbaugh from their time together in Baltimore (2024‑25), where Henry rushed for 3,516 yards and 32 touchdowns. However, the Ravens have lost three straight and Lamar Jackson may miss the rest of the season after thumb surgery. Henry is averaging a career‑low 4.0 yards per carry this year, and the Giants are unlikely to surrender major assets for an aging back unless Harbaugh pushes for a reunion.
Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers selected Hampton 22nd overall in the 2025 draft, but he has been limited to a three‑way timeshare with Keaton Mitchell and Kimani Vidal. As a rookie he averaged 4.4 yards per carry and posted a 128‑yard, one‑touchdown game against the Giants in Week 3 of 2025. With Los Angeles winless and rebuilding, a trade could benefit both Harbaugh brothers: John needs an explosive back to win the division for the first time since 2011, while Jim needs draft capital to reshape the Chargers’ roster.
