The New York Giants found their next superstar last season in top draft pick Malik Nabers, who set an NFL record for receptions by a rookie wide receiver.
But the Giants are still in need of more help on offense. They first could use a starting quarterback but will also be seeking another big playmaker on offense.
Could that player be San Francisco 49ers versatile wideout Deebo Samuel? The folks at The 33rd Team recently named the Giants as a possible trade partner for Samuel’s services.
The trade proposal is a simple one: The Giants send their 2025 third-round pick (No. 65 overall) to the Niners in exchange for Samuel, who has recently requested to be traded.
Outside of Nabers, the Giants don’t have another impact playmaker at receiver or tight end. Darius Slayton will be a free agent, while Wan’Dale Robinson had just 1.21 YPRR despite significant volume in the slot in 2024.
The Giants could try to take Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft, but even if they do so, they can’t have a rookie quarterback trying to force-feed one target, even one as talented as Nabers. Adding a safety blanket underneath in a veteran like Samuel is the perfect way to settle down a rookie quarterback early in their career, especially with a coaching staff led by Brian Daboll.
Nabers and Samuel bring a great one-two punch to any offense, especially one that will likely be getting a new quarterback this offseason.
Samuel comes with a few red flags. He’s 29, right on the far edge of what many personnel evaluators would call his prime, plus he’s often injured or banged up.
Samuel doesn’t miss many games but his role in San Francisco as both a receiver and a runner has put him in harm’s way. There’s some wear and tear there.
It’s worth a shot, but the Giants might have other plans with that pick this year. Spending it on a player whose career may be on the downside might not fit general manager Joe Schoen’s vision.
