BREAKING: New York Giants Eyeing Sam Darnold Trade, Could Sell No. 3 Pick to Shake Up NFL Draft.
New York, NY – In a move that could send shockwaves through the NFL, the New York Giants are reportedly considering trading for quarterback Sam Darnold from the Minnesota Vikings while also exploring the possibility of selling their No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
League sources indicate that the Giants are aggressively weighing their options at quarterback after an underwhelming 2024 season from Daniel Jones and his backup, Tommy DeVito. With Jones’ future uncertain due to injuries and performance concerns, the Giants could look to bring in Darnold as a bridge starter or potential reclamation project under head coach Brian Daboll.
Darnold, 27, is currently under contract with the Vikings after spending last season as a backup to Kirk Cousins in San Francisco. Minnesota signed Darnold in free agency, but with Cousins gone and the Vikings potentially targeting a quarterback in the draft, Darnold’s future in Minnesota is not set in stone. The Giants see him as a cost-effective alternative to drafting a rookie quarterback at No. 3.
The Giants’ willingness to move off the No. 3 pick could completely reshape the draft. Several quarterback-needy teams, including the Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, and Washington Commanders, are reportedly interested in moving up to secure one of the top QB prospects—either Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, or Jayden Daniels.
If the Giants choose to trade down, they could amass additional draft capital while addressing multiple roster needs, such as offensive line help and defensive playmakers. One scenario being discussed involves the Raiders packaging multiple first-round picks to jump ahead of the Commanders, who currently hold the No. 2 selection.
If New York pulls off both moves—acquiring Darnold and trading down—they could take a long-term approach to rebuilding their roster rather than immediately committing to a rookie quarterback. This strategy could allow them to add talent at multiple positions while keeping the door open for a future quarterback acquisition in 2026.
Still, some within the Giants organization reportedly remain high on the idea of drafting a quarterback at No. 3 and developing him under Daboll’s tutelage. General Manager Joe Schoen and the front office will have to weigh whether a short-term solution like Darnold is worth passing up on a potential franchise quarterback.
With the draft approaching in late April, the Giants’ decision could set off a chain reaction of trades and shake up the entire first round. The coming weeks will determine whether New York sticks with their high draft pick or reshapes their future with a blockbuster trade.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
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