It was reported that the Browns joined the Giants in the Concepcion sweepstakes. Now, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that Concepcion is visiting the Bills, who are in desperate need to fill the roster with weapons for Josh Allen.

The Bills have previously been intrigued by Concepcion, but then the rumors watered down after trading for DJ Moore. However, it seems the interested has reignited. Concepcion would be a great fit for the Bills.

KC Concepcion’s fit with the Bills

To the dismay of the Browns and the Giants, Concepcion is a great fit to be Josh Allen’s teammate. The reason? Concepcion is a dynamic playmaker and a yards-after-catch machine. He is also a versatile wideout that can line up in the slot or elsewhere.

Concepcion also knows how to create separation, something Josh Allen would definitely welcome, as he needs weapons that can provide him wide looks. Being open goes a long way. Plus, he is from Rochester, New York, which is just 60 miles away from Buffalo.

Concepcion’s draft projection competes with plenty of others

KC Concepcion is projected to go in the late-first-to-early-second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. This puts him in competition with other great wideouts like Jordyn Tyson, Denzel Boston, and Omar Cooper Jr. Teams have plenty of ways to go. They are all below Carnell Tate and Makai Lemon.

With speculation growing around elite offensive playmakers, Tannenbaum suggested the Giants should consider moving up from No. 5 overall to secure running back Jeremiyah Love, who has surged up boards in recent weeks.

“Jeremiyah Love may be the best player in this draft. He is explosive with the ball in his hands. He is an impecable pass blocker. He catches the ball. If I’m the New York Giants and I’m trying to set the tone with John Harbaugh, do I actually think about trading up above the Tennessee Titans at No. 4? Maybe flipping with Arizona at No. 3 to get a culture setting player in Jeremiyah Love.”

Are the Giants making a trade in 2026 NFL Draft for Jeremiyah Love?

Interest in Jeremiyah Love has reportedly intensified across the NFL and that might force the Giants to make a trade. The Tennessee Titans at No. 4 are considered a legitimate landing spot for the running back, while other teams such as the Washington Commanders and Kansas City Chiefs have also been linked to the dynamic playmaker.

That growing demand could force New York to move up if the front office views him as a foundational piece. A trade would signal a major offensive commitment from the Giants.

Pairing Love with Malik Nabers and Jaxson Dart would give New York one of the most intriguing young skill-position groups in the league. The combination of Love’s explosiveness, Nabers’ downfield ability and Dart’s playmaking upside could immediately reshape the identity of the offense.

Ultimately, the decision comes down to value versus aggression. Moving into the top three would likely require significant draft capital, but Tannenbaum’s argument centers on securing a tone-setting player. If the Giants believe Love is truly the best player available, trading up could be the bold move that defines their rebuild.

With the No. 5 overall pick, the Giants are expected to strongly consider reinforcing protection for quarterback Jaxson Dart, and Mauigoa’s profile fits the mold of a long-term anchor. Mike Garafolo provided the latest update after teams requested a medical recheck tied to a minor back issue that caused Mauigoa some discomfort late in the season with the Miami Hurricanes.

“Miami OT Francis Mauigoa’s recheck is complete, with no new issues or concerns, source says. After the request for a recheck was made in early March, Mauigoa met/visited with teams in the top third of the first round, an sign of his confidence any concerns would be satisfied.”

Who will the NY Giants draft?

Francis Mauigoa is firmly in the mix for New York, but he is far from the only option. The Giants have also been linked to Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr., who offers explosive pass-rush upside and could address a long-term need.

Additionally, running back Jeremiyah Love remains a dynamic possibility after his rapid rise, with some evaluators viewing him as the most complete offensive playmaker outside the quarterback position.

The challenge for the Giants is that Mauigoa may not even reach No. 5. The Arizona Cardinals at No. 3 and Tennessee Titans at No. 4 are both considered potential landing spots for an offensive tackle, particularly given their own protection needs. That creates a realistic scenario where New York must decide whether to pivot to a defensive cornerstone like Bain or lean into offensive explosiveness with Love.

Still, Mauigoa’s clean bill of health significantly changes the calculus. If available, he would offer the Giants a foundational player capable of protecting Jaxson Dart for years, stabilizing the offensive line and accelerating the franchise’s rebuild. With medical concerns now resolved, the Miami standout appears firmly back in contention to be one of the first five names called in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Rumors even state that the Chiefs could eye a trade in the 2026 NFL Draft to land Rueben Bain. That’s how much interest he is gathering. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Bengals are hosting Bain on Friday.

The Giants have the 5th pick, while Chiefs are ninth. The Bengals have the 10th overall pick, so it’s a tricky situation for them if they want to land the pass-rusher. Considering the Chiefs could even trade up, the Bengals must do the same apparently.

Bain has one key problem, but plenty of upside

Bain had 9.5 sacks with 15.5 tackles for loss and an interception last season for the Miami Hurricanes. He has the speed, the brute strength and cleverness to create harm against the tackles. He was a menace at the collegiate level.

However, as Warren Sharp pointed out, Bain “will have the shortest arms (30 7/8″) for a 1st round pick at EDGE in the last 20 years.” No player with arms shorter than 31″ has had a double-digit-sack season for the last two decades.

It looks like Bain is a lock to be a top 10 pick

With all these visits and stock just getting up, it’s almost a certainty that Bain will go during the first 10 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft. Bain’s season and helping the Hurricanes go all the way to the National Championship game has made him a name to follow.

The conversation gained momentum following comments from NFL insider Peter Schrager, who suggested that a return to New York is not off the table for the veteran star. “I wouldn’t rule out OBJ going to the New York Giants. OBJ wants to play football and I believe that a homecoming is very much in play”.

The idea of a reunion has added another layer to an already pivotal offseason for the Giants, who are balancing long-term draft decisions with short-term roster improvements as they try to accelerate their rebuild around Jaxson Dart.

Will Giants draft Jeremiyah Love?

One of the most talked-about possibilities is the selection of Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love at No. 5 overall, a move that would immediately transform the Giants’ offensive identity.

If the New York Giants pair that kind of draft investment with a potential OBJ return, the offense could become one of the most dynamic young units in the league.

In that scenario, the Giants would feature a core of Jaxson Dart at quarterback, Jeremiyah Love in the backfield, Malik Nabers as a premier receiving threat, Cam Skattebo as another punch in the backfield, and potentially Odell Beckham Jr. returning to complete a high-powered group. It would represent a dramatic shift toward explosive playmakers as they look to return to contention.

Dexter Lawrence trade request creates tension

The situation is not entirely positive in New York, however, as star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has reportedly requested a trade amid dissatisfaction with his current contract.

The development has created tension within the organization, raising questions about the stability of one of the Giants’ most important defensive pieces. While the team has not made any final decisions, the situation adds another layer of uncertainty to an already complex offseason for the franchise.

According to ESPN‘s Jordan Raanan, the common belief around the league is that the Giants prefer to move down a couple of spots in the upcoming draft and add to their draft capital. The Giants have seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, but only two of them are in the top 50 and 100. If they aren’t fully convinced on who to draft with their fifth overall pick, the best choice might be to trade it for more picks. More picks, more problems, some might dare say.

The odds of Love falling into New York’s lap in the first round (fifth overall pick) are already low. If the Giants slide down the board, then the chances become even slimmer. New York is well aware of that. But it might have made its peace with that.

The Giants have other areas to address, and they may see them as more crucial than adding another running back. Such a mindset was made clear after Matt Nagy opened up on his thoughts. Nagy expressed how the Giants are listening to the Love rumors but remain excited about their current options with the likes of Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Devin Singletary.

Who could Giants target in NFL Draft?

According to Raanan, the Giants are serious candidates to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. The athletic defensive back has already visited the team ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft and has the skills a coach like John Harbaugh values.

His physical style makes him a good fit for Harbaugh’s system, and it brings a skill set that could be complementary to Greg Newsome II and Paulson Adebo (the top CB options in New York). The two main guys on the perimeter are mainly zone-coverage cornerbacks, and they excel thanks to their ball-hawking abilities.

Delane is the type of cornerback who can cancel out one side of the gridiron and force opposing quarterbacks to toss up a prayer by throwing into the range of Newsome II and Adebo. If it all goes according to plan, it could be a perfect storm at MetLife Stadium. With a speedy rookie who can shut down threats in the mix, the entire Giants defense can take a much-needed step forward in 2026.

Giants explore Plan B to Delane

Delane is hardly a hidden gem, though. Every scout around the league knows his potential is sky-high. Thus, if New York trades down, it could miss out on Delane, too. In order to prevent a worst-case scenario, the G-Men are also reportedly doing their due diligence on Jermod McCoy.

McCoy is far from a sure thing, though. The University of Tennessee alum is coming off an ACL injury that sidelined him for the entire 2025 season in college football. Drafting him with a top-10 pick would be a bold bet on the Giants’ part, and one that could come back to bite Joe Schoen in the long run.

That possibility has fueled trade rumors involving the Chiefs, particularly scenarios where the team jumps into the top five. Given their need for a difference-maker off the edge, Kansas City could be one of the franchises most motivated to make an aggressive move on draft night.

At the same time, the Chiefs have also been linked to offensive playmakers, meaning a trade up would not necessarily be limited to defense. A generational talent like Jeremiyah Love could also be in play if they decide to prioritize surrounding Patrick Mahomes with another elite weapon.

Are the Chiefs preparing to trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Kansas City’s pre-draft visits are now adding fuel to that speculation. According to a report from Ian Rapoport, the Chiefs appear to be doing significant work on top edge prospects, a potential sign they are preparing to move up the board rather than wait at No. 9.

“The Kansas City Chiefs are hosting Miami edge Rueben Bain for a Top 30 visit today, source said. Kansas City picks 9th and has done work on the top pass-rushers.”

This strengthens the idea that the Chiefs are seriously evaluating pass rushers who may not be available at their current draft slot. Hosting Bain could indicate that they are preparing multiple scenarios, including a trade into the top tier of the board.

Another possibility remains a move for Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. If the Chiefs view him as a generational offensive weapon, a trade up could also be designed to secure his rights before other teams have the opportunity.

The No. 6 overall pick held by the Cleveland Browns appears to be one of the most logical landing spots for a trade. It seems difficult to envision the Raiders, Jets, Cardinals, Titans, or Giants moving down, which could make Cleveland the ideal partner.

Whether targeting a premier pass rusher like Bain or an explosive playmaker like Love, moving into that range could be the Chiefs’ clearest path. With two first round picks, Brett Veach could even try to go ahead of the Giants although that looks like a long shot.

“The common belief has been that Thibodeaux would be unlikely to fetch more than a fourth-round pick in return,” as reported by Big Blue View. According to this source, the Giants would deal Thibodeaux out of town in a heartbeat should another NFL organization offer a second-round pick. However, that isn’t looking too likely right now.

Thibodeaux puts New York in a tough spot. Although Lawrence’s trade request could turn out to be a false alarm, with him only looking to leverage his way into a new contract, having to deal with that drama while weighing their options around Thibodeaux is far from a comfortable situation for the Giants.

Giants’ options with Thibodeaux

The G-Men would like to give the former fifth overall pick some more time to develop, but also cannot commit to a long-term deal (like the player will likely demand) before witnessing him unfold his full potential. All that does is rush the Giants, who could now be looking to trade Thibodeaux.

Last season, New York made it clear to the rest of the NFL that Thibodeaux wasn’t on the trade market. Time passes fast, and it may all have changed in the Big Apple. The clock’s ticking, the 2026 NFL Draft is looming on the horizon, and the Giants must make their decision soon.

Thibodeaux’s contract with Giants

After the Giants picked up Thibodeaux’s fifth-year option, the product out of Oregon is signed to a $14.7 million club option for the 2026 NFL season. Thibodeaux is set to enter a contract year, which means the stakes are at an all-time high for him to perform in New York. If he doesn’t re-sign with the Giants—or is traded and signs elsewhere—Thibodeaux will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2027.

The projection comes at a complicated moment for the franchise. The Giants are dealing with controversy after star defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence reportedly requested a trade, creating uncertainty on one of the team’s strongest units and potentially shifting priorities heading into draft night.

Instead of targeting a flashy playmaker or defensive cornerstone, Schrager projects New York to focus on protecting Jaxson Dart. The move would prioritize stability on offense, particularly with concerns about the offensive line continuing to surface during the offseason.

Who will the New York Giants draft?

Schrager’s projection points toward an offensive line solution at No.5: Francis Mauigoa from Miami. That move means protection for Jaxson Dart rather than adding a skill-position star. It would also signal that the Giants are focusing on long-term offensive stability and that Dexter Lawrence could stay.

“New coach John Harbaugh referred to the offensive line as a ‘work in progress’ at the league meetings. That’s not what you want in front of a franchise quarterback who has shown a tendency to use his legs. But Jaxson Dart would love Mauigoa, a road paver with positional versatility. Mauigoa is expected to be the first offensive lineman off the board.”

The projection centers on Mauigoa as a surprising selection for New York, especially considering the ongoing rumors connecting the team to Jeremiyah Love or elite safety Caleb Downs. If the Giants follow that path, the focus would clearly be on building around Dart and improving protection immediately.

Such a decision could make sense given the current situation. With Dexter Lawrence’s future uncertain and the offensive line still viewed as a work in progress, New York may opt for stability in the trenches rather than chasing a splash pick in the first round.

“The timing of [Dexter] Lawrence’s request suggests he wants a raise more than a trade,” The Athletic’s Dan Duggan reported recently about the drama surrounding Lawrence and the Giants. That wouldn’t quite be the best-case scenario for New York, but it’s far from the worst, either.

New York has no interest in trading Lawrence, although the Giants could receive an offer too good to resist from teams such as the Cincinnati Bengals. Still, it seems Lawrence isn’t really asking to be traded. Perhaps the veteran nose tackle is only looking to draw attention to himself, improve his stock, and show New York that, if they aren’t careful, it could lose him.

Ideal scenario for NY Giants

The Giants were wise to hand Lawrence a four-year contract extension back in May 2023. In New York’s ideal world, Lawrence would have been happy to ride out the final two years of his contract in East Rutherford. That wasn’t the case, though. Thus, the Giants must face the music and make a decision.

They either hand Lawrence a better deal, or they trade him. Improving Lawrence’s contract may be frowned upon by fans, especially after Lawrence’s down year in 2025. However, if they trade him, the Giants risk the nose tackle finding his best football again somewhere else in the NFL. That’d be a very tough look for the G-Men.

There is another option: the in-between. That would imply staying put. Lawrence is under contract through the 2027 campaign, so New York isn’t legally obliged to move on from him. However, Lawrence can opt to hold out of mandatory team sessions—though it’d cost him several fines—and that would only lead to more drama in East Rutherford.

What will the NY Giants do?

If the Giants won’t restructure Lawrence’s contract, the safest bet is to trade him while his market is high and pray for the best, i.e., Lawrence not having a career year with his new team. Still, as the report suggests, it seems Lawrence prefers re-signing in New York rather than being traded, so he shouldn’t throw a wrench in the works if both sides sit down to negotiate.

As reported by Ian Rapoport, the Giants have agreed to a one-year deal with Faalele, who is coming off a rocky year in Baltimore. Throughout the 2025 NFL season, the 6’8″ guard made a couple of plays that left fans scratching their heads.

His struggles in Baltimore raise concerns in New York, where Jaxson Dart is set to be the starting quarterback. After an injury-filled rookie year, the Giants must keep Dart safe. In only one NFL season, Dart’s has been in more concussion protocols than the G-Men would like for any player, especially at the most important position.

The Giants acknowledge just how crucial Dart is to their aspirations. That was made clear as new offensive coordinator Matt Nagy opened up on what he sees in the second-year quarterback. Nagy knows Dart has something special, and as a result, New York has something valuable in its hands. Still, Dart is of no use in the blue medical tent. There’s no other way around it, the Giants must keep him out of danger.

Faalele struggled on the Ravens in 2025

According to a report from Marshall Green, Jackson and the Ravens didn’t trust Faalele last season, and many inside the locker room blame him for the offensive inconsistencies in 2025. Whether that’s fair or not is a different story. The facts remain.

Jackson was pressured on 23.6% of his dropbacks—the ninth-most in the NFL last season. According to Pro Football Reference, Jackson was blitzed 125 times, hurried 28 times, hit 23 times, and sacked 36 times. Sometimes, Jackson gets himself into trouble due to his tendency to hold on to the football, and that may inflate his numbers.

However, his numbers could also be rougher—and as a result look worse on his offensive linemen—if it wasn’t for his elusiveness and ability to scramble out of trouble.

Harbaugh still believes in Faalele

Regardless of his stats in Baltimore, it sure looks like Harbaugh believes in Faalele. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be entering his first season with a new organization with him.

A lot is on the line for Harbaugh as he settles in at MetLife Stadium. If he wasn’t confident that Faalele can turn it around and find his footing, he wouldn’t be behind the offensive lineman’s one-year contract in East Rutherford. Still, the University of Minnesota alum must change the tune. He has all the tools to be successful in the league—it’s all about putting it together.

Harbaugh definitely thinks so. Far from giving up on him, the Super Bowl-winning head coach has brought Faalele with him to New York. After all, they will be just minutes away from the concrete jungle where dreams are made.