Giants acquire DT Okoye from Ravens for future pick
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:09 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The New York Giants have traded for defensive tackle CJ Okoye from the Baltimore Ravens, as confirmed by multiple sources on August 29, 2026. In exchange, the Giants are sending a 2028 seventh-round pick to the Ravens. This acquisition comes as the Giants seek to bolster their defensive line ahead of the upcoming season. The deal highlights the teams' differing strategies, with the Giants focusing on immediate improvements and the Ravens planning for future draft capital.
- •Giants acquire defensive tackle CJ Okoye from Ravens.
- •Trade involves a 2028 seventh-round draft pick.
- •Deal confirmed by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
- •Giants aim to improve their defensive line ahead of the season.
- 3:54 PMESPN NFL — Sources: Giants acquire DT Okoye from Ravens
"The Giants acquired DT CJ Okoye from the Ravens on Saturday in exchange for a 2028 seventh-round pick, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
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