Giants news, 2/23: Xavier McKinney, Mike Onwenu, Jeremiah claims the team has pieces to trade up for a quarterback, and more headlines

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Giants moving up to select a quarterback who is “very much in play” at number six
During a draft conference call on Thursday, well-connected NFL Network insider Daniel Jeremiah stated that the Giants are “very much in play” to move from No. 6 to No. 3, which would guarantee them one of the top three quarterbacks in the draft class.

The New England Patriots’ current choice, No. 3, was moved from No. 6 to No. 3 in 2018. This action set a precedent. In order to move up and choose Sam Darnold that year, the New York Jets gave the Indianapolis Colts three second-round picks (two in 2018 and one in 2019).
Coincidentally, the Giants own second-round picks in 2025 and 39 and 47 in Round 2 this year that they may offer in exchange for a higher pick.

It’s a high cost to incur. There’s a tiny premium there, Jeremiah remarked. “With the ammunition they have, you could get up to three and finish that.” Not that I would rule anything out.

Additional information from Big Blue View
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Profile of Arizona wide receiver Jacob Cowing, a 2024 NFL Draft prospect
NFL Draft candidate profiles for 2024: Who are the Giants going to be?
Additional astounding insights
Who are Saquon Barkley’s main opponents if the Giants try to sign him? The New York Post
For the first time, Saquon Barkley’s future could actually include the colors of a different uniform.

NFL free agency: If the Giants’ Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney depart, what will be their take-home pay? | NJ.com
NFL free agency officially begins on Monday, when the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis draws players from all over the league.

Yes, two days after the official negotiating window opens on March 13, that is when the free agency signing period officially begins. However, team officials and players’ agents in Indianapolis will presumably start laying the foundation for deals that will be more formally formalized starting on March 11.

Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney are the top Giants internal free agents | New York Daily News
The Giants need to make decisions about four high-profile unrestricted free agents as they prepare for 2024 and beyond.