Giants just got a costly look at the defensive tackle market

Chicago acquired defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans for two first-round picks and a fourth-rounder, setting a high benchmark for the defensive tackle market ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Alexander Wilson writes that this trade shows the New York Giants what elite defensive interior talent currently commands as general manager Joe Schoen evaluates potential defensive additions.

Wilson argues that the Giants, who sit at 4-2-1, should avoid spending first-round selections on short-term depth and instead seek affordable rotational help. He notes that while recent trades, including DeForest Buckner moving to San Francisco for a fourth-round pick, clarify market prices, New York should remain cautious with its draft capital.