The New York Giants saw an opportunity to turn a likely veteran cut into draft capital on Wednesday night (August 14) and they took it — sending defensive lineman Jordan Phillips to the division rival Dallas Cowboys via trade.
NFL insiders Jordan Schultz (Bleacher Report) and Josina Anderson (independent) were the first to report.
Typically, you never want to send any talent over to a bitter rival like the Cowboys but in this case, it was a no-brainer. As New York Daily News beat reporter Pat Leonard noted on X: “Phillips wasn’t going to make the Giants’ roster” anyway. So, getting anything for the bust free agent pickup is an automatic win.
As for what they received, 33rd Team insider Ari Meirov explained.
“The Giants are sending a 7th-round pick to the Cowboys in exchange for a 6th-round pick in this Jordan Phillips deal. It’s a late-round swap, and we’ll likely see more of these among teams in the coming days and weeks as the backend of rosters get built.”
Big Blue has had several younger players step up on the defensive line this spring and summer, with Phillips falling behind early on. In the end, the Giants have elected to roll with their prospects rather than stick with the veteran.
“The Giants like what they’ve seen from some of their young defensive linemen, including Elijah Chatman and D.J. Davidson,” ESPN NYG beat reporter Jordan Raanan weighed in. Adding: “Phillips hadn’t made much of an impact this summer.”
The Giants have also cleared a spot on their 90-man roster ahead of their second preseason outing. With injuries mounting at several positions, expect the front office to fill slot No. 90, pronto.
