New York Giants Could Consider Trading $30 Million Player
The New York Giants added seven new prospects throughout the 2026 NFL Draft, and some, like first-round picks Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa, are expected to become immediate starters. New starters mean Giants general manager Joe Schoen has more potential roster changes coming. One could even involve trading a player that Schoen signed to a $30 million contract just two years ago.
According to The Athletic ‘s Dan Duggan , Mauigoa’s arrival could lead the Giants to consider trading offensive lineman Jon Runyan Jr. Mauigoa played offensive tackle at Miami, but the Giants are expected to have him play guard instead. Duggan believes Mauigoa’s presence, along with newly signed Daniel Faalele, could make Runyan more expendable in New York’s eyes.
“An under-the-radar potential trade chip for the Giants: Left guard Jon Runyan. Odds are that Runyan will remain the left guard like he has been for the past two seasons. But with Mauigoa expected to step in at right guard, that leaves a crowd of guards to battle Runyan for his starting spot.
If Harbaugh favorite Daniel Faalele impresses in training camp, his $1. 3 million cap hit would represent a bargain compared to Runyan’s bloated $11. 8 million cap charge.
The Giants could create $9. 3 million in cap savings if they cut or trade Runyan. The most likely outcome is that Runyan emerges from a pool of flawed challengers, and the Giants aren’t in position to deal away serviceable offensive linemen even if Runyan loses his starting job.