Giants GM Joe Schoen outlines trade-deadline strategy and quarterback plans
General manager Joe Schoen said the New York Giants will weigh aggressive moves before the Nov. 10 trade deadline while evaluating the impact of rookie quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Jaxson Dart.
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen used a media availability during the team’s bye week to discuss the franchise’s approach to the upcoming trade deadline and the development of its young quarterback group. With a 4-2-1 record and a lead in the NFC East, the Giants are considering whether to pursue aggressive trades before the Nov. 10 deadline or preserve draft assets for the future. Schoen noted the team currently lacks fourth- and fifth-round picks in the 2027 draft, which will influence the value they assign to potential acquisitions.
“There’s a lot of factors into it, in terms of where we are pick-wise. We don’t have a fourth or a fifth right now… It’s got to make sense, short-term and long-term, when you make those moves,” Schoen said.
He referenced the Indianapolis Colts’ recent trade of guard Quenton Nelson as an example of market activity and mentioned running back Jonathan Taylor as a player the Giants might monitor. Schoen added that the loss of defensive ends Jaxson Dart and Brian Burns is not expected to limit the team’s trade-deadline decisions.
Schoen also highlighted head coach John Harbaugh’s influence, saying the coaching staff’s philosophy shapes the organization’s short-term outlook. He praised Harbaugh’s leadership and the “young nucleus” of players for embracing a winning mentality.
Regarding the quarterback situation, Schoen said the roster now includes both J.J. McCarthy and Jaxson Dart, describing the depth chart as “probably one of the stronger ones in the league.” He explained that McCarthy was targeted early in the draft after the Giants learned of Dart’s season-ending injury. Schoen also defended the decision to extend backup Jameis Winston, citing his veteran presence and ability to lead the team in critical moments.
Looking ahead, Schoen said the Giants will continue scouting the league for players who fit both immediate and long-term needs, and will explore ways to regain draft capital through trades or compensatory selections.
“If it makes sense right now for us to do something in the short-term and long-term, we’re going to look at any opportunity that we can to upgrade the roster,” he said.
The GM concluded that the team’s resilience and performance in close games have positioned the Giants as a contender, though the ultimate test will come in the postseason.