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Giants Urged to Consider ‘Stout’ DT After DeForest Buckner Trade

The New York Giants are urged to consider trading for a "stout" and available defensive tackle after missing out on DeForest Buckner.

By James Dudko · Heavy

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:50 AM

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The Giants are urged to pursue Colts nose tackle Grover Stewart via trade after missing out on DeForest Buckner.
Dan Duggan noted New York lacked a 2027 fourth-round draft pick to match the 49ers' trade package for Buckner.
The Giants previously traded All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II to the Cincinnati Bengals for a 2026 first-round pick.

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The New York Giants have been urged to target Indianapolis Colts nose tackle Grover Stewart following DeForest Buckner's trade to the San Francisco 49ers. The Athletic's Dan Duggan suggested Stewart as a realistic trade candidate for New York after the team missed out on acquiring Buckner due to lacking a 2027 fourth-round pick.

James Dudko argues that Stewart would address the Giants' ongoing run-defense struggles following the offseason trade of Dexter Lawrence II to the Cincinnati Bengals. The 33-year-old veteran could pair inside with free-agent addition D.J. Reader to reinforce a defensive front allowing 4.8 yards per carry.

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