After Jaxson Dart went down with a season-ending knee injury in Week 2, the Giants have been forced to turn their attention to backup options. With Jameis Winston lined up to start, New York is still weighing whether he’s the long-term stopgap or if they should pursue additions via trade or free agency.
On FOX NFL Sunday, insider Jay Glazer said the Giants are actively shopping for quarterbacks. He reported the team has been dialing around all week and could add one—or even two—signal-callers as soon as this week.
Glazer dismissed Joe Flacco as a likely target despite his history with coach John Harbaugh, but he said the Giants are considering veteran options, including free agent Jimmy Garoppolo. Glazer added that other names have been on their radar; he’s seen interest in Gardner Minshew (though they aren’t pursuing him), and there haven’t been calls about Mac Jones yet. Still, the Giants are being aggressive and could bring in multiple quarterbacks.
One intriguing possibility mentioned is Justin Fields, a dual-threat option who’d fit a similar skill set to Dart and already knows MetLife Stadium from past experience. Winston will start against the Titans, but with New York aiming for the playoffs, his job may come with little margin for error. All eyes are now on GM Joe Schoen to see how forcefully the Giants will move in the trade market.
Fan Take: This matters because how the Giants handle their QB emergency could reshape the playoff picture and influence how teams approach midseason quarterback moves. If New York makes a bold pickup, it could set a precedent for more aggressive in-season roster changes around the league.
Source: www.foxsports.com
