Giants Named Trade Fit for Former Commanders QB
Starting quarterback is a rare position of certainty for the New York Giants, even if some might wish the team would abandon its steadfast faith in Daniel Jones. Perhaps a trade for former NFC East rival Taylor Heinicke, who started 24 games for the Washington Commanders, would shakeup the depth chart.
It’s an idea from Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox, who believes Big Blue “could look for added insurance as Daniel Jones recovers from a torn ACL.”
Interestingly, Knox didn’t mention the Giants acquiring Drew Lock earlier this offseason. The ex-Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks signal-caller is ticketed to be Jones’ backup, but Lock still has starter potential.
Perhaps the Giants would feel more comfortable with Henicke as the next man up. Particularly thanks to their familiarity with the passer.
There’s also the not-so small matter of Heinicke likely being available for a bargain price, now he’s out of favor with the suddenly QB-rich Atlanta Falcons.
Giants Can Trade for Taylor Heinicke at Bargain Price
There’s likely no room for Heinicke in Atlanta after the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins in free agency, then made Michael Penix Jr. the eighth player taken in the 2024 NFL draft. The logjam means “Heinicke can likely be had for a price. A Day 3 draft pick would probably get a deal done right now, as moving Heinicke would also save Atlanta $1.2 million in cap space,” per Knox.
