The New York Giants need a running back who can carry the load, not a backup plan. While Heavy.com floated a trade for Patriots back TreVeyon Henderson, that idea misses the mark. The team just won a tight game against the Eagles, yet the rushing attack only managed 80 yards on 31 attempts. Devin Singletary struggled with just 31 yards on 21 carries. A quick fix like Henderson won’t solve the core problem of needing a true workhorse.
The Henderson Argument Falls Short
Lior Lampert of GMENHQ suggested Henderson as a target out of left field. With starter Rhamondre Stevenson out last season, Henderson accumulated five touchdowns and 110 scrimmage yards per game, he observed. Those numbers look good on paper, but the context is tricky. Heavy.com reported that “Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson is dealing with a knee tendon issue that is not expected to require surgery but could sideline him for a short period of time, per source.” Stevenson is the main reason Henderson is available, and he is expected back soon. The Giants would be buying a player who might lose his job in a week.
The Real Cost of a Quick Fix
Trading for Henderson isn’t cheap for a second-round pick. The Giants are already looking at a massive price tag for Jonathan Taylor. Yahoo Sports stated that Taylor’s final deal must feature first-, third-, and fourth-round picks in the 2027 NFL Draft. That is a steep price, but Taylor is signed through 2028. He offers a long-term solution that Henderson simply cannot match. In their playoff pursuit, the Giants require a runner defenses must respect prior to the snap.
Head coach John Harbaugh emphasized the need to weigh the cost against the benefit. He told reporters on Monday that “the now weighs more important than the future, if you’re going to put it on a scale, and kind of go from there.” This mindset supports going big for Taylor rather than settling for a temporary patch. The team cannot afford to waste draft capital on a player who might get traded away or buried in a committee.
The Giants face the Washington Commanders on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 8:15 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium.
