Giants' Ideal Trade Window Is Today Ahead of Sunday, Duggan Says
Published Nov 3, 2026, 10:08 AM ET | By Vincent Rapisardi
Key points
The Athletic's Dan Duggan says if the Giants swing a big trade, ideally it would happen today.
A deal today would let the new player suit up Sunday and next week on Thursday night vs. Washington.
Waiting until next Tuesday's deadline would likely wipe out both this Sunday and Thursday, Duggan wrote, with Jonathan Taylor the big name most linked to New York.
The Giants' trade clock just got louder. The Athletic's Dan Duggan says if New York is going to make a big move, today is the ideal day to do it.
"If the Giants are going to swing a big trade, ideally it would happen today," Duggan posted on X Tuesday morning, as we shared on X. "That would enable the acquisition to play Sunday *and* next week on Thursday night vs. Washington."
Why Today Matters More Than Tuesday
Duggan's point is about the schedule, not the asking price. A player acquired today can be in the building for this week's game and the short week that follows.
If the Giants wait until next Tuesday's Nov. 10 deadline, that player is out Sunday. Thursday night against Washington would likely be out too, Duggan wrote, because of the short turnaround.
"That shouldn't dictate how aggressive they'll be with a major decision, but it adds some urgency, especially at RB with Skattebo's uncertainty for Sunday," he added.
Cam Skattebo worked on the side Monday after a hamstring injury, Duggan reported. Tyrone Tracy Jr. is already on injured reserve. Running back help is not a luxury ask.
Jonathan Taylor Remains the Loudest Link
Jonathan Taylor is the big-name player most linked to the Giants in recent reporting, as we shared Tuesday. The Colts are in active trade talks on their star back, per ESPN's Ian Rapoport, and New York has sat among the favorites.
John Harbaugh said Monday the Giants are turning over every stone and making every call. ESPN's Jordan Raanan expects New York to be active before the deadline.
Duggan also pointed readers to his Athletic stock-taking column on where the Giants stand a week from the deadline.
By the Numbers: The Giants' Short-Week Clock
Item | Detail |
Ideal deal day (Duggan) | Today (Nov. 3) |
Trade deadline | Nov. 10, 4 p.m. ET |
Games at stake this week | Sunday + TNF vs. Washington |
Taylor 2026 rushing | 587 yards, 8 TDs |
Sources: Dan Duggan on X and NFL.com, as of Nov. 3, 2026.
Taylor is under contract through 2028, so a buyer would not be getting a pure rental. That matches Harbaugh's wish for a short-term and long-term win when spending draft capital.
What Comes Next
The phones are already ringing. The question is whether New York can close a deal before the short week eats the value of the addition.
Any Taylor deal still has to clear a steep asking price. Indianapolis wants a return closer to the four-pick Christian McCaffrey package from 2022, ESPN reported.
Our Take: Don't Wait Out the Short Week
John Harbaugh wants to make a deal. Coach is all in.
That is the stance you want with first place in hand and a short week coming. Duggan's calendar only makes the wait cost more for New York.
If the Colts are still asking for a McCaffrey-style package, my answer has not changed: you make the deal. Four picks sounds steep until you remember what a real back does for a young quarterback on a contending roster.
After Dallas collapsed, I hoped the Cowboys loss would push the Giants even harder toward a back like Taylor before the week gets shorter.
Waiting until Tuesday to "save" a pick only costs you Sunday and Thursday if Duggan's timeline holds. Get the player in the building now while he can still help.
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