Patricia Traina· Aug 24, 2026
Traina writes that the Giants may make more trades before the roster cutdown and names the players she sees as the most likely candidates to be dealt: kicker Ben Sauls, one of receivers Darius Slayton or Darnell Mooney, offensive lineman Jake Kubas, and linebacker Darius Muasau.
“Among the leading possibilities for a trade are kicker Ben Sauls, one of receiver Darius Slayton or Darnell Mooney, and perhaps an offensive lineman like center/guard Jake Kubas and inside linebacker Darius Muasau.”
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- Trade and Signing CallsJake KubasAug 24, 2026
Jake Kubas to move
“perhaps an offensive lineman like center/guard Jake Kubas”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Trade and Signing CallsDarius SlaytonAug 24, 2026
Darius Slayton to move
“one of receiver Darius Slayton or Darnell Mooney”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Trade and Signing CallsDarius MuasauAug 24, 2026
Darius Muasau to move
“and inside linebacker Darius Muasau”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Trade and Signing CallsDarnell MooneyAug 24, 2026
Darnell Mooney to move
“one of receiver Darius Slayton or Darnell Mooney”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Trade and Signing CallsBen SaulsAug 24, 2026
Ben Sauls to move
“Among the leading possibilities for a trade are kicker Ben Sauls”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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