Giants consider trades for QBs Trubisky and Rudolph as Winston backup
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The New York Giants are exploring potential trades for quarterbacks Mitchell Trubisky of the Tennessee Titans and Mason Rudolph of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Following Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury, Jameis Winston is the starting quarterback but the Giants may seek additional support. While Winston is expected to lead, the team could pivot to Trubisky or Rudolph if performance issues arise. Both quarterbacks have experience and could offer valuable depth for the Giants this season.
- •Jaxson Dart's injury leaves the Giants needing a reliable backup QB.
- •Jameis Winston currently steps up as the starter for the Giants.
- •Giants linked to Trubisky and Rudolph as trade targets.
- •Trubisky is a former Pro Bowler seeking a new opportunity.
- •Rudolph may be available as the Steelers have depth at QB.
- 2:02 PMESPN — With Winston set to start, Giants mull options for additions at QB
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Giants linked to trades for Titans, Steelers QBs as Jameis Winston insurance
"The Giants' pursuit of a veteran QB will depend on how well Jameis Winston performs against the Titans in Week 3.
"These two veteran QBs could be decent options for the Giants this season.
Sources
External links- ESPNSep 27, 2026, 2:02 PMWith Winston set to start, Giants mull options for additions at QB
The Giants' pursuit of a veteran QB will depend on how well Jameis Winston performs against the Titans in Week 3.
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 6:45 PMGiants linked to trades for Titans, Steelers QBs as Jameis Winston insurance
These two veteran QBs could be decent options for the Giants this season.
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