NY Giants trade veteran DT to the Cowboys instead of cutting him
It turns out NY Giants general manager Joe Schoen never stops working - this was once again proved with a late-night trade between the G-Men and Dallas Cowboys being posted out of nowhere. In this case, Jordan Phillips is leaving East Rutherford before playing a single regular season snap with the team.
According to Ian Rapoport, the Giants have traded the veteran defensive tackle to the Cowboys. This isn't a blockbuster move, as it was up in the air if Phillips would even make the 53-man roster - it was looking likely he'd be released. So, what is Schoen getting in return? It's a swap of late-round picks in 2026, with NY landing a sixth-rounder in exchange for Phillips and a seventh-rounder:
The #Giants are sending a 7th-round pick to the #Cowboys in exchange for a 6th-round pick in this Jordan Phillips deal. It’s a late-round swap, and we’ll likely see more of these among teams in the coming days and weeks as the backend of rosters get built. https://t.co/GaIoR1mfY9
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 15, 2024
The NY Giants have traded veteran DT Jordan Phillips to the Cowboys
The Giants signed Phillips this offseason with the hopes that he'd turn into a solid contributor for Shane Bowen's defense. However, Phillips hasn't looked sharp this summer and the writing appeared to be on the wall for him, especially with younger players coming on strong.
The list includes undrafted free agent Elijah Chatman, who has been downright impressive throughout camp. Chatman also played well in the preseason opener against the Detroit Lions. Because of his development early on, he has a great chance to stick around for Week 1.
That wasn't going to be the case for Phillips. Now, he'll look to try and do enough to impress Mike McCarthy and Co. over in Arlington. The fact that Schoen was able to get something in return for the big-bodied lineman should be considered a win. We look forward to that sixth-round pick in 2026. Thanks Dallas.
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