The New York Giants are headed into a crucial offseason, especially for the current regime of general manager Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll, who were retained after a 3-14 season in their third year with the team.
The Giants are certainly in desperate need of a quarterback, which is a priority this offseason.
Although many expect the Giants to address the quarterback position in the 2025 NFL draft, Schoen wouldn’t rule out trading for a veteran. They could also get a veteran in free agency — someone like Justin Fields, which is what one NFL analyst recently suggested.
Bradley Locker of Pro Football Focus named Fields as one free agent the Giants should pursue this offseason.
Thanks to their Week 17 win over the Colts, the Giants now hold the No. 3 pick in this year’s draft — which means both Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders could realistically be gone by the time they’re on the clock. Even if one were to fall to New York’s selection, it would be wise to add a cheaper bridge quarterback.
Fields played better through the first three weeks of his time in Pittsburgh, producing an 81.0 PFF passing grade with zero turnover-worthy plays while going 3-0. However, the former No. 11 overall pick struggled during his last three outings, posting only a 52.2 PFF passing grade with six turnover-worthy plays. Despite his passing inconsistencies, Fields offers value as a runner, securing no lower than a 72.3 PFF rushing grade during each of his four seasons. At worst, he would be a cheap, temporary starting option who is probably better than what New York currently offers.
Ironically enough, Fields was selected by the Chicago Bears with the pick they acquired from the trade Giants fans will remember as the infamous Kadarius Toney trade.
Even if the Giants were to sign Fields, that wouldn’t necessarily prevent them from drafting a quarterback in the draft.
Obviously, Fields will be coming out of a situation with the Pittsburgh Steelers where he had his QB1 job taken despite a strong start of the season. And so, in that regard, he may desire a team where he is more of a long-term plan.
But the Giants may not be looking for that type of deal. They could be seeking a one-year bridge quarterback to a younger star — assuming they draft one — or a veteran to get them through the 2025 season and to the 2026 NFL draft.
