The New York Giants enter Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season with a 4-2-1 record and first place in the NFC East, a sharp turnaround from last year's 2-5 start. With the trade deadline set for November 10, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Friday that the Giants are actively seeking upgrades at running back and defensive tackle.
New York traded Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals in April, receiving a second first-round pick in return. The interior defensive line remains a void, and the team is also looking to complement rookie running back Cam Skattebo after recent calls for a veteran addition.
Five realistic trade targets have emerged. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson, 31, is viewed as a productive veteran who could be acquired at low cost, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, a five-time Pro Bowler in the final year of his contract, might cost only a fourth- or fifth-round pick and would form a dual-threat duo with Skattebo.
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne, a one-time Pro Bowler also in a contract year, could be available if the struggling Commanders decide to sell. Division trades are rare, but a motivated Payne would bolster the Giants' interior. Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard, 29, has rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of the last four seasons and would provide a speed-power combination with Skattebo.
Finally, Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea, a two-time Pro Bowler, remains under contract through 2027 at over $30 million per season. A deal would require creative salary-cap maneuvering, possibly involving edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux, but would secure a top-tier interior lineman for the next two seasons.
