Breaking: Speculation Grows As Giants Consider Trading Up To No.1 Overall Pick

The New York Giants would be better off drafting a quarterback in the first round than sticking with Daniel Jones long-term. Jones is coming off an ACL tear and another significant neck injury, putting his career in jeopardy.

Not to mention, he will count $41.6 million against the cap in 2025 if the Giants don’t take the out after his 2024 season. They will have to pay $22.2 million in dead money, but they can spread it out over the final two years of the deal to reduce it to just $11 million per season.

By cutting Jones, they would open up about $20 million in available salary space and a max of $30 million if they spread the dead money over the final two seasons of the contract. Hypothetically, by opening up more salary space, the Giants can supplement the loss of several first-round picks in exchange for a top quarterback prospect.

The Giants’ Draft Strategy and Potential Moves

Several reports have started to gain buzz around the idea of the Giants moving up to the first overall pick, which the Chicago Bears currently hold. The Bears have two first-round selections and could re-tool multiple positions and add draft capital for the future by moving back, but they would be passing on their choice of top quarterback prospects.