Giants trade OL Daniel Faalele to Jaguars for 2027 draft pick
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:53 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The New York Giants have traded offensive lineman Daniel Faalele to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a late-round pick in the 2027 draft. The trade follows Faalele's reduced role with the Giants, where first-round pick Francis Mauigoa took most first-team reps at right guard. Faalele, who started every game at guard for the Ravens over the past two seasons, struggled in a recent preseason game and was not projected to make the final roster. The Jaguars seek to strengthen their offensive line after guard Patrick Mekari's back surgery, which may sideline him for at least the first four games of the regular season.
- •Giants trade Daniel Faalele to Jaguars on August 19, 2026.
- •Faalele started as guard for the Ravens before joining the Giants.
- •Trade includes a late-round pick in the 2027 draft.
- •Jaguars need offensive line depth after Mekari's surgery.
- •Faalele struggled in the preseason and was at risk of being cut.
- 1:53 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars are acquiring guard Daniel Faalele from the Giants for a draft pick, AP source says
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — NY Giants trading Daniel Faalele to Jacksonville Jaguars
- 1:16 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Giants agree to trade OL Daniel Faalele to Jaguars
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Report: New York Giants trading OL Daniel Faalele to Jacksonville Jaguars
"The Jacksonville Jaguars are acquiring guard Daniel Faalele from the New York Giants for an undisclosed late-round 2027 draft pick, according to a person with knowledge of the trade. Jacksonville gets much-needed help on the offensive line, where it has been dealing with a rash of injuries. Right guard Patrick Mekari recently had back surgery to alleviate a lingering issue and could start the season on short-term injured reserve, and starting right tackle Cole Van Lanen (knee) is on the physically unable to perform list.
"The Jaguars have reportedly agreed to a trade to help bolster their offensive line in the wake of guard Patrick Mekari's back surgery.
"The New York Giants are trading veteran OL Daniel Faalele to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 1:53 PMJaguars are acquiring guard Daniel Faalele from the Giants for a draft pick, AP source says
The Jacksonville Jaguars are acquiring guard Daniel Faalele from the New York Giants for an undisclosed late-round 2027 draft pick, according to a person with knowledge of the trade. Jacksonville gets much-needed help on the offensive line, where it has been dealing with a rash of injuries. Right guard Patrick Mekari recently had back surgery to alleviate a lingering issue and could start the season on short-term injured reserve, and starting right tackle Cole Van Lanen (knee) is on the physically unable to perform list.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 1:27 PMNY Giants trading Daniel Faalele to Jacksonville Jaguars
Giants move on from fromer Baltimore Ravens guard.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 1:16 PMReport: Giants agree to trade OL Daniel Faalele to Jaguars
The Jaguars have reportedly agreed to a trade to help bolster their offensive line in the wake of guard Patrick Mekari's back surgery.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 1:10 PMReport: New York Giants trading OL Daniel Faalele to Jacksonville Jaguars
The New York Giants are trading veteran OL Daniel Faalele to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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