Giants named a trade fit for former NFC East rival quarterback

The New York Giants appear set at quarterback entering the 2024 season with a healthy Daniel Jones starting and a pair of quality backups in Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito.

If Jones were to suffer an injury, Lock would likely assume the starting role with DeVito serving as his backup and Nathan Rourke stepping in as QB3.

For some, that group doesn’t inspire much confidence and there’s a belief the Giants and general manager Joe Schoen could scour the market looking for another body. At least that’s what Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report thinks.

Knox recently compiled a “trade block big board” ahead of training camp and named the Giants as a possible trade destination for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who previously played for the Washington Commanders.

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. The Cleveland Browns flipped Joshua Dobbs and a seventh-round pick for a fifth-round pick last offseason.

The New York Giants could look for added insurance as Daniel Jones recovers from a torn ACL — that’s where the Cardinals were with Kyler Murray when they traded for Dobbs. The Las Vegas Raiders could have interest in Heinicke if they aren’t thrilled with how the competition between Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew is unfolding.

The problem with Knox’s thinking is that Jones will avoid the physically unable to perform (PUP) list to start training camp and is not expected to have any restrictions.

Moreover, the Giants invested too heavily in Lock (one year, $5 million) to trade a future draft asset to crowd the room. The team also likes DeVito, who has seemingly taken a major step forward in his development this offseason.

Knox also lists wide receiver Darius Slayton as a top trade candidate, but that won’t happen. The Giants added additional incentives to his contract this offseason, believing that he will be a large part of their offense.