Giants Players Who Should be on the Trade Block After Week 3

The Brian Daboll era is off to a strong start despite a disappointing loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football.

Given the relatively quiet offseason the New York Giants had, Daboll and Co. should be thrilled to start the season 2-1.

Essentially, they were forced to start their rebuild with much of the same roster that was put together by David Gettleman. However, the new regime led by general manager Joe Schoen is already getting better on-field results than its predecessors.

Still, the cleaning out of the roster isn't complete. There are some holdovers from the previous leadership that should be on the trade block as well as another player who could take on a bigger role elsewhere.

Here's a look at three candidates to be shipped elsewhere by the trade deadline.

If the Giants can actually get someone to take Kenny Golladay in a trade, they should get that deal into the league office before the other team changes its mind.

It's not hard to see New York made a massive mistake by signing the 28-year-old to a four-year, $72 million contract during 2021 free agency. It's just one example of why the former regime is no longer in charge.

Despite the big-money deal, Golladay has seen just five targets, resulting in two catches for 22 yards.

Instead, the Giants have leaned on receivers such as David Sills V and Richie James to carry a bigger role in the offense.

Financially, it's going to be a challenge to move Golladay, but it isn't impossible. As Doug Kyed of PFF noted, the Giants can convert much of his salary into a signing bonus which would save the team trading for him a lot of money against the 2022 salary cap.

However, the acquiring team would still have to pay the Northern Illinois product for at least the 2023 season with the way his contract is structured.

This path still involves the Giants eating a good chunk of his 2022 salary but could send him elsewhere, which is best for both parties at this point.

If the Giants can't get any takers on Golladay, they could still shop one of their veteran receivers from the David Gettleman era in Darius Slayton.

The 25-year-old had two productive seasons to start his NFL career, with more than 700 yards receiving. However, his production waned in 2021 and has nearly stopped altogether this year.

Once again, Brian Daboll has favored other receivers and still has Wan'Dale Robinson and Kadarius Toney, who could see more reps.

Slayton has seen just 18 snaps and hasn't drawn a single target.

Unlike Golladay, a team interested in Slayton could acquire him without a huge financial commitment. He's in the final year of his rookie contract, which carries a cap hit of just over $1 million.

The odds that the Auburn product is brought back next season or gets the kind of contract in free agency that would factor into the compensatory-pick formula are low. If the Giants can get something in return for it, they absolutely should.

Matt Breida has carved out a career in the NFL as a trusty backup running back. He has only started 19 games in his six-year career, but when given the opportunity, he has proved to be an effective zone running back.

This offseason, the 27-year-old was signed by the Giants. If Saquon Barkley was unable to get back to 100 percent after his injury, he could have been a really important signing.

Instead, Breida is barely getting on the field, as the star running back has been the focal point of the offense.

The Georgia Southern product, who averages 4.9 yards per carry throughout his career, has seen just seven carries and one target in the passing game.

Breida is a well-rounded No. 2 back who can be on the field in pass protection, work as a receiver out of the backfield and utilize his speed as a one-cut runner.

At this point, Barkley's performance and usage have worked Breida out of a significant role. He should be available for any team that might be looking to add to its running back by committee situation.