NFL Analyst Suggests New York Giants Make Shocking Trade For Former First-Round Pick

The New York Giants allowed star running back Saquon Barkley to sign with a division rival in free agency this offseason and must find a way to rebuild his overall production.

Although the Giants signed Devin Singletary to a three-year contract in free agency this offseason, one NFL analyst believes they should still consider adding more depth to the backfield.

While offering trade ideas, Bleacher Report’s Ryan Fowler discussed a potential deal that would see the Giants acquire Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris.

Fowler offered the Giants a 2025 sixth-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick to the Steelers in exchange for Harris.

For the Giants, general manager Joe Schoen enters the summer with obvious talent at running back. The team added Devin Singletary via free agency, Eric Gray is in his second year, and Schoen also added depth by selecting Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the fifth round this spring. However, there is no Saquon Barkley anymore, and it would be wise for the Giants’ general manager to continue exploring talent by any means. Especially if the Giants want to remain competitive in 2024.

Harris would fit right in with the locker room, and the media would have a lot of fun with his eccentric personality.

But it would be a questionable decision for an organization that clearly misread Barkley’s market in free agency — for better or worse.

Sending two draft picks (even on day three) for a running back entering his age-26 season is not a move general manager Joe Schoen seems willing to make.

He already made it clear during the premiere of “Hard Knocks” that the age limit for the running back position (around 27 years old) is something they take into account heavily when making decisions.

Additionally, the Steelers declined Harris’ fifth-year option, meaning he’ll be a free agent after this season. The Giants aren’t one running back away from a title.

Harris is a solid running back who can play effectively on all three downs. He rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons, but he did so primarily in high volume, averaging 3.9 yards per carry.

But with so many other needs at positions like cornerback, safety and offensive line, it’s a move that would be highly questionable.