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The team — and players — who hold the key to maximizing the Giants’ 2026 NFL Draft haul

Nypost · · 662 words · By Ryan Dunleavy
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“After taking four starters from the Giants in free agency, the Robert Saleh- and Brian Daboll-led Titans might finally give something back in the draft.”
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The evidence provided discusses the Titans and Robert Saleh in the context of the 2026 NFL Draft and free agency spending, but none of the gathered web search results or Wikipedia entries confirm the specific claim that the Titans 'might finally give something back in the draft' after signing four starters from the Giants. The evidence is suggestive but lacks independent confirmation of this specific trade outcome.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Tennessee Titans, previously known as the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Oilers, are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are a member of the South division of t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tennessee_Titans_head_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Jalal Saleh (born January 31, 1979) is an American professional football coach who is the head coach for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Saleh
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season is the Tennessee Titans' 57th in the National Football League (NFL), their 67th overall, their 30th in the state of Tennessee, their second under general manager Mike Borgonzi, and the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Tennessee_Titans_season
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“There is strong belief around the league that the Giants would be open to making a small trade down from No. 5 to acquire more second-, third- and fourth-round draft picks because they currently are off the board from No. 38 until No. 105.”
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The evidence contains general information about the 2026 NFL Draft and the Giants, but no source directly corroborates the specific belief that the Giants are open to trading down from the 5th overall pick to gain specific second, third, and fourth-round picks in the manner described.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL draft will be the 91st annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The event is scheduled to be held in Pittsburgh on April 23–25.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NFL_draft
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Con…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Giants
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Village of the Giants is a 1965 American teensploitation comedy science fiction film produced, directed and written by Bert I. Gordon. Based loosely on H. G. Wells's 1904 book The Food of the Gods and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Village_of_the_Giants
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“The likeliest path for that to happen involves the Jets picking one edge or the other (The Post’s prediction is Reese), the Cardinals taking running back Jeremiyah Love and the Titans going with linebacker Sonny Styles over an edge.”
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The evidence consists of general mock draft predictions and articles discussing draft scenarios, but none of the gathered sources confirm the specific sequence of events: Jets picking one edge, Cardinals drafting Jeremiyah Love, and Titans selecting Sonny Styles over an edge rusher.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Fighting Irish were led by Marcus F…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference football season, part of the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season, was the 73rd season of college football play for the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The enti…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Fighting Irish were led by Marcus F…
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“Three NFL sources asked by The Post said Bailey would drum up more trade interest because he is a plug-and-play pass rusher (who needs to improve against the run), while one said Reese because of his versatility (despite being considered more of a projection).”
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The web search results mention David Bailey's appeal as a pass rusher and Arvell Reese's status, suggesting these names are being discussed by multiple sources in the context of draft buzz. However, no source directly quotes 'Three NFL sources asked by The Post' making these specific comparative statements.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a type of brain damage that has been found in 345 of 376 deceased former National Football League (NFL) players, according to a 2023 report by the Boston Univ…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league in the United States. Composed of 32 teams, it is divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the N…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The National Football League playoffs for the 2025 season began on January 10, 2026, and concluded with Super Bowl LX on February 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This is the first post…
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“Of course, it is possible that the Giants would stand pat and pick Bailey or Reese — the organization’s decades-old philosophy is you can never have too many pass rushers — while maybe jointly trading edge Kayvon Thibodeaux’s $14.75 million salary for a mid-round pick.”
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The web search results discuss the potential for the Giants to draft either David Bailey or Arvell Reese, and mention the general philosophy of needing pass rushers. However, the specific details regarding jointly trading Kayvon Thibodeaux's $14.75 million salary for a mid-round pick are not confirmed by any source.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Weldon Leo "Jack" Teagarden (August 20, 1905 – January 15, 1964) was an American jazz trombonist and singer. He led both of his bands himself and was a sideman for Paul Whiteman's orchestra. From 1946…
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“For close-to-even value on the trade chart, the Giants could trade No. 5 for No. 8, a third-rounder (No. 73) and a fourth-rounder (No. 132).”
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The web search results mention the Giants holding the 5th and 10th picks, and discuss trade scenarios generally. However, the specific trade package (No. 5 for No. 8, a third-rounder (No. 73), and a fourth-rounder (No. 132)) is presented as a specific scenario within the context of the search results, but it is not corroborated by a second independent source.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sources: Giants trade Lawrence for Bengals pick. New York Giants.The Giants now own the rights to the No. 5 and No. 10 picks in the first round. The trade comes after the Giants and Lawrence reached a…
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48526634/sources-giants-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Round 1 (No. 30) Round 3 (No. 76) Round 6 (No. 196) Round 6 (No. 201). Again, there is a two-round gap that isn’t ideal. I am, though, much happier to sit out rounds four and five than I am to sit out…
https://www.bigblueview.com/2021/4/22/22396514/could-giants-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Bengals land Dexter Lawrence from Giants for No 10 pick in draft-week splashGiants now hold the fifth and 10th picks overallTrade follows tackle’s push for a new contractThe Giants now have the fifth …
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/18/bengals-dexter…
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“An offer similar to the Saints’ would look like No. 9, a third-rounder (No. 74) and a fourth-rounder (No. 109) for No. 5.”
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The web search results discuss the Chiefs' picks and draft scenarios, including the 29th overall pick. However, the exact trade offer (No. 9, a third-rounder (No. 74), and a fourth-rounder (No. 109) for No. 5) is presented as a specific scenario within the search results and is not corroborated by a second independent source.
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web search NEUTRAL — Get pick by pick results from each round of the 2026 NFL Draft with Draftcast on ESPN.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/rounds
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web search NEUTRAL — The Chiefs hold two round three picks. Kansas City holds both the 66th overall pick and the 95th overall pick in the third round. The 66th overall pick comes from the Tennessee Titans.
https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/onsi/breaking-kansas-city-sele…
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web search NEUTRAL — There are no definitive answers this time of year, but if you pay close enough attention, you start to see trends that can’t be ignored. This week, EDGE players Brian Burns and Clelin Ferrell have bee…
https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2019/3/26/18282533/three-pros…
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“Or, because the Chiefs also have No. 29, they could make it more enticing with No. 9 and a second-rounder (No. 40) for No. 5 and a 2027 fourth-rounder.”
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The web search results discuss the Chiefs' picks and draft scenarios, including the 29th overall pick. However, the specific trade offer (No. 9, a second-rounder (No. 40), and a 2027 fourth-rounder for No. 5 and a 2027 fourth-rounder) is presented as a specific scenario within the search results and is not corroborated by a second independent source.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Chiefs hold two round three picks. Kansas City holds both the 66th overall pick and the 95th overall pick in the third round.
https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/onsi/breaking-kansas-city-sele…
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web search NEUTRAL — Get pick by pick results from each round of the 2026 NFL Draft with Draftcast on ESPN.The 2026 NFL draft will begin with Round 1 on April 23.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/rounds
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web search NEUTRAL — Trade pick for massive haul 12%. Other 0%. If there's one pick in this draft that is a foregone conclusion, it's the first one.It's a very Cincinnati Bengals thing that fans of the team have watched a…
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25418341-fan-voted-2026-…
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“In either case, the Giants would retain their two top 10 picks, plus add capital in what is thought to be the draft’s sweet spot.”
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“The rival Cowboys and Eagles famously swapped picks (DeVonta Smith for Micah Parsons) in 2021 to mess with the Giants plans in between.”
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“If two of Reese, Bailey and Styles are gone, and the Cowboys get desperate, a blockbuster could look like No. 12, No. 20 and No. 112 for Nos. 5 and 37.”
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