Giants end trade deadline without moves, running back depth unchanged
The New York Giants made no trades by the NFL deadline, keeping Cam Skattebo as the lead back and leaving the backfield unchanged as the team seeks to improve.
Key points
- Giants GM Joe Schoen completed no trades before the deadline.
- Running back Cam Skattebo stays as RB1 with Devin Singletary as backup.
- A trade for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor fell through over price.
- Giants entered the deadline with a 5‑2‑1 record.
The NFL trade deadline passed at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday with the New York Giants making no trades.
Giants general manager Joe Schoen did not execute any major deals, leaving the team’s backfield unchanged.
The Giants entered the deadline with a 5‑2‑1 record.
Head coach John Harbaugh said New York was “willing to pay a price to make our team better,” but added that any deal would have to be worth it.
Running back Cam Skattebo remains the RB1, veteran Devin Singletary serves as the primary backup, and Gregory Desrosiers occupies the third‑string role.
A potential trade for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor fell through after the Giants declined to meet the high asking price, and Taylor will not join the team this season.
Your questions, answered
Did the New York Giants make any trades at the 2026 NFL deadline?
No, the Giants did not execute any trades before the deadline.
Who is the Giants' starting running back after the trade deadline?
Cam Skattebo remains the team's primary running back.
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