The Giants are weighing a cautious return for running back Cam Skattebo ahead of Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. After sitting him out in Week 10 to protect his hamstring, coach John Harbaugh notes the injury report lists Skattebo as limited, not fully cleared. In his last two outings he posted 59 yards on 13 carries versus Washington and 124 yards on 17 carries against Houston, showing he can be effective without a heavy workload. The article suggests using him in early series and short‑yardage situations while keeping Devin Singletary involved, rather than overloading Skattebo on Thursday.
General manager Howie Roseman is cashing in Eagles veterans for future draft capital. On Monday, Philadelphia traded defensive tackle Jordan Davis to Jacksonville for a 2027 first‑rounder and a 2029 second‑round pick. The next day, edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie heads to Cincinnati for a 2027 sixth‑round selection, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Ebiketie, a 2022 second‑round pick who recorded 25 tackles, two QB hits and limited snaps in the Eagles’ recent loss to the Giants, was a former Falcons sack‑producer. With Davis’s deal, the Eagles now hold ten first‑ or second‑round picks over the next three drafts, signaling a possible rebuild.
As the NFL trade deadline looms, the New York Giants are weighing whether to revive their Jonathan Taylor offer to the Indianapolis Colts. Sources like Ian Rapoport note the Colts want a “blown‑away” deal, which the Giants haven’t met yet, while Mike Garafolo says the original proposal—second‑ and fifth‑round picks—may be off the table. Head coach John Harbaugh hints discussions are ongoing but cautions against a costly short‑term fix, emphasizing the team’s long‑term outlook. The outcome could reshape the Giants’ roster heading into the playoffs.
The New York Giants, sitting atop the NFC East with a 5-2-1 record heading into Week 10, hoped to acquire Tony Pollard before the NFL trade deadline, but the Tennessee Titans have flatly refused any offers. Giants’ earlier talks about trading for Jonathan Taylor fell through after Indianapolis withdrew its second‑ and fifth‑round picks, leaving New York with slim prospects for a marquee RB. With the Titans keeping Pollard—an RB1 slated for another 1,000‑yard season—and the Ravens also holding onto Derrick Henry, the Giants’ chances to add a star running back before Tuesday’s deadline look bleak.
The Black Shoe Diaries’ Week 9 roundup spotlights every Penn State alum on an NFL 53‑man roster as of November 5, 2026. Highlights include Jaguars rookie Parker Washington’s 61‑yard receiving day capped by a 50‑yard TD, and Saquon Barkley’s 13‑carry, 22‑yard, touchdown performance for the Eagles against his former Giants. Other standouts: Packers’ Dani Dennis‑Sutton (four tackles, half‑sack), Panthers’ Nick Scott (six tackles), and Colts’ Tyler Warren (four catches, 44 yards). The list spans 30 players across 24 teams, noting rookies in italics and IR designations where applicable.
Kevin Kinkead ridicules Giants fans for overreacting to the Eagles’ 2‑7 win, pointing to a sarcastic tweet about a Joe Milton fumble that sparked a flood of misguided replies. He argues the backlash stems from Giants supporters’ poor media literacy and their frustration as the Eagles, under Howie Roseman’s rebuilding strategy, amass draft capital for a future Super Bowl run. Kinkead highlights the Giants’ decade‑long struggles and suggests their brief window to dominate the division is fleeting, making the fans’ anger both predictable and misplaced.
NFL insiders Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport say the Indianapolis Colts have little short‑term momentum to move running back Jonathan Taylor before the November 10 deadline. While the Giants’ rumored second‑ and fifth‑round offer remains unclear, the Colts still seek a package similar to Christian McCaffrey’s (second‑ through fifth‑round picks). With Taylor not requesting a trade and posting 610 rushing yards, eight touchdowns and 21 catches in eight games this season, the team may keep him for 2027 and revisit a deal in the offseason.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says the team will not make a major trade at the November 10 deadline, despite a 4‑5 record and a gap behind the 5‑2‑1 Giants in the NFC East. In a radio interview with 105.3 The FAN, Jones confirms no significant deals are planned and notes the club hasn't discussed specific targets for weeks, while also weighing future salary‑cap implications. Quarterback Dak Prescott backs the current roster, believing it can stay competitive without a blockbuster move. The Cowboys now look ahead to their Week 10 clash with the 49ers at AT&T Stadium.
The New York Giants, sitting 5-2-1 atop the NFC East after a Week 9 win over the Eagles, may get a mystical boost from wrestling star Danhausen, who claims to have "uncursed" the team following his role in the Knicks' championship run. In a viral video, Danhausen says he tried his best to lift the alleged curse, though he’s unsure if it works. The Giants’ recent victory featured Jameis Winston’s touchdown pass and a historic win at Lincoln Financial Field—their first there since 2013. With upcoming games against Washington, Jacksonville, Indianapolis and San Francisco, fans wonder if Danhausen’s spell will help end the franchise’s title drought since 2011.
Giants legend Tiki Barber slams former teammate Greg Olsen for his Week 9 FOX comments criticizing rookie receiver Malik Nabers. Olsen accused Nabers of being overly demanding after a modest 5‑catch, 43‑yard performance, prompting backlash from fans and Nabers alike. Barber argues the broadcast story was pre‑planned, suggesting the network manufactured drama. Olsen has since tried to clarify his remarks, while Nabers pushes back on the narrative. The dispute comes as New York rides a 5‑2‑1 record toward the NFC East lead and eyes a Week 10 Thursday Night Football showdown with Washington.
The NFL trade deadline pivots on the Indianapolis Colts, where both running back Jonathan Taylor and quarterback Daniel Jones draw serious interest. Teams are reportedly calling the Colts about Taylor, who could fetch a hefty price, while the Ravens and Minnesota have inquired about Jones—though the team has told him he’s not for sale. With the deadline looming, Indianapolis remains the season’s hottest trade storyline, but whether any offers materialize stays uncertain.
A new report says the New York Giants could still swing a Jonathan Taylor trade before the 4 p.m. ET deadline today, reviving the original offer of a second- and fifth‑round pick. The Giants, now 5‑2‑1 and leading the NFC East ahead of their Week 10 game vs. Washington, may act aggressively to bolster the roster. Insider Jordan Schultz believes the Indianapolis Colts will likely accept the renewed proposal, and Taylor is reportedly open to a fresh start, though the Colts prefer to wait for the offseason if needed.
After a 23-6 Monday night defeat that left the Vikings 6-2 and gave them the franchise‑worst time of possession (17:28), Minnesota’s front office is reportedly hunting QB upgrades before the Tuesday trade deadline. With Kyler Murray nursing a grade‑2 hamstring strain, insiders say the team is exploring options such as Kirk Cousins (potentially available from Las Vegas), while Daniel Jones, Justin Herbert and Geno Smith are also on the radar. General manager Nolan Teasley faces pressure to act quickly to fix a 27th‑ranked offense.
The Indianapolis Colts, already in rebuild mode after trading offensive lineman Quenton Nelson and defensive star DeForest Buckner, should make one more move before the 2026 NFL trade deadline: deal running back Jonathan Taylor. At 28, with 1,925 career touches, Taylor is nearing the typical running‑back decline and the Colts lack a franchise quarterback, meaning they won’t be playoff‑ready until at least 2028. Trading him now could net a high draft pick—ideally a second‑rounder plus a fifth—or at least a third‑rounder, while giving Taylor a chance to shine on a contender like the Packers or Giants.
Week 9 ended with Monday night's showdown between the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings. Week 10 will begin with Thursday night's matchup between the Washington Commanders and New York Giants.
The Dallas Cowboys eked out a win on Sunday, but the triumph feels hollow as the team continues to stumble against inferior opponents. Falling four games behind the New York Giants and boasting a 1‑5 record versus teams at .500 or better, the Cowboys have repeatedly built leads only to watch them crumble—most recently against the Colts, with late fourth‑down heroics from Jake Ferguson and a CeeDee Lamb touchdown saving the day. With five of their final eight games against winning teams and a daunting December stretch, the article warns that the Cowboys’ current “ugly wins” mask deeper issues that could derail any NFC East hopes.
Giants head coach John Harbaugh says any trade‑deadline addition won’t be ready for Thursday Night Football against Washington on Nov. 10. He cautions that a new player would need at least a week to practice before debuting, so the focus shifts to the Week 11 home game versus Jacksonville after a bye. While rumors swirl about a possible Jonathan Taylor pickup, Harbaugh notes the team won’t trade away players unless they feel comfortable for the upcoming game. The Giants sit 5‑2‑1, leading the NFC East over Dallas and aiming to clinch the division with a win over the Commanders.
Pass rusher Will McDonald IV tells the New York Jets he wants a trade just before the November 10 deadline, citing frustration over limited snaps—only 24 plays in a 35‑12 loss to Kansas City and a drop to 46% of defensive snaps this season. Despite 2nd‑round offers and interest from the Giants, Cowboys and Jaguars, head coach Aaron Glenn says the Jets will “stand pat,” noting they exercised McDonald’s fifth‑year option worth $13.75 million in 2027. The move comes after the Jets shifted to a 3‑4 scheme, adding David Bailey and Joseph Ossai, pushing McDonald down the depth chart after a 10.5‑sack breakout in 2024 and eight sacks last year.
The New York Giants are aggressively scouting defensive tackles as the trade deadline approaches, with Patriots' Christian Barmore emerging as a realistic target. After losing Jeffery Simmons and DeForest Buckner, the Giants narrow their list to Grover Stewart and Barmore, the latter potentially available for a fourth‑round pick despite a $13.3 million salary this year. Barmore’s role in New England has shrunk, but he has posted 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble in eight games this season. With the Patriots eager to offload the former second‑round pick amid their 5‑3 AFC playoff push, the trade could reshape both rosters.
The latest two weeks spotlight former Purdue Boilermakers in the NFL. In Week 8, Detroit’s Derrick Barnes recorded a tackle as the Lions edged the Vikings 19‑15, while Kansas City’s George Karlaftis posted a sack‑filled line with 2 tackles, a sack, 3 passes defended and a QB hit in a 24‑28 loss to Denver. Tampa Bay’s Payne Durham saw zero receptions as the Bucs ran 324 rushing yards to beat Atlanta 16‑0. In Week 9, Barnes added a tackle for loss in a 19‑9 win over Miami, and Karlaftis exploded with 2 sacks and 3 TFLs in a 35‑12 Chiefs victory over the Jets. Giants’ Charlie Jones returned three punts in a 19‑11 win over Philadelphia, while Tyrone Tracy Jr. lands on IR with a hamstring injury.
The Tennessee Titans are gearing up for the NFL trade deadline, having already dealt defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears after a near‑trade with the New York Giants. General manager Mike Borgonzi hints the team could become a major seller, possibly moving linebackers like Anthony Hill Jr. to reshape the defense. The article links to related pieces on the Titans' linebacker upgrade, the Simmons trade rationale, and a league‑wide trade tracker, while noting the Jaguars' Super Bowl push. Fans are invited to weigh in on the upcoming moves.
We're officially past the midway point in the 2026 NFL season, which means, of course, that fantasy football playoffs are in the not-too-distant future. Week 10 will be an important one for managers on the fringes of contention, and it will open with a Thursday night NFC East showdown between the Washington Commanders and New York Giants.
Cowboys safety Caleb Downs and Giants linebacker Arvell Reese were among the NFL's best rookies during a busy Week 9 slate.
Fox Sports analyst Greg Olsen clarifies his on‑air comments about Giants rookie WR Malik Nabers after the 19‑11 win over the Eagles sparked controversy. Olsen and play‑by‑play Joe Davis noted Nabers' frustrated body language, prompting Nabers to fire off a now‑deleted Instagram rant accusing the broadcaster of painting him as a bad teammate. Olsen later posted on X, attaching the broadcast clip and stating he never called Nabers a bad teammate, instead emphasizing the fine line between a receiver's competitiveness and team harmony. Nabers logged five catches for 43 yards, ending a streak of 111‑yard games. The Giants host Washington in Week 10.
Colts, Chiefs, Cowboys, Bills and Giants are teams to watch into the trade deadline.