The New York Giants are on a mission to find their quarterback of the future, and one bold move could secure their target: trading up to the No. 1 overall pick with the Tennessee Titans. With the Titans holding the top selection and uncertainty surrounding their quarterback situation, the Giants could make a blockbuster deal to land their preferred prospect, likely Cam Ward of Miami.
Why the Giants Need to Move Up?
The Giants quarterback situation is up in the air and GM Joe Schoen has said it’s a top priority. They have the #3 pick and trading up to #1 would guarantee them their top quarterback, whether it’s Ward or another prospect like Shedeur Sanders.
“Everybody knows that,” Schoen said at the NFL Scouting Combine, emphasizing the team’s need for a franchise quarterback.
Why the Titans Might Trade the No. 1 Pick?
The Titans, led by first-year GM Mike Borgonzi, are in an interesting position. While they have Will Levis, he hasn’t solidified himself as the long-term answer at quarterback. If the Titans don’t view Ward or Sanders as generational talents, they could trade down, acquire additional draft capital, and still land a top prospect like Travis Hunter (Colorado) or Abdul Carter (Penn State).
Borgonzi stated that no decision on trading the No. 1 pick will be made until closer to the draft, as the team continues evaluating its options.
Who else wants the No. 1 pick?
The Giants aren’t the only ones who want to move up. The Cleveland Browns have the No. 2 pick and could also make a run at the top spot. This could play to the Titans’ advantage as they can use the Giants and Browns against each other to get the most they can.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport says the Titans are taking their time with the decision and Field Yates of ESPN thinks they can create a “bidding war” between the Giants and Browns.
"Tennessee might be able to drum up a bidding war between Cleveland and the Giants..
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 27, 2025
If either one of those teams love a Quarterback they're not gonna settle" ~ @FieldYates #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/itAp5tgf0G
What Would It Take to Trade Up?
Trading up to No. 1 won’t come cheap. Historically moving into the top spot means giving up multiple 1st round picks, other picks and sometimes players. For the Giants this could mean giving up their 2025 and 2026 1st rounders and other assets. It’s a lot to give up but if they think Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders is their franchise savior it might be worth it.
One advantage the Titans have is time. As a team with a rookie GM and second-year head coach, they’re not under the same immediate pressure to find the guy at quarterback. They can afford to play the long game, whether that means drafting a quarterback, trading down, or addressing another position entirely.
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