The New York Giants did little to add depth to the tight end position this offseason.
Though they used a seventh-round pick on Nebraska’s Thomas Fidone II, the group is expected to be led by second-year tight end Theo Johnson.
With OTAs set to begin next week, the Giants could use more depth in the tight end room, which is why Jared Kawada of Clutch Points urged New York to acquire Noah Fant from the Seattle Seahawks.
“The declining state of tight end gives Schoen options, but his best might be Seattle Seahawks’ Noah Fant. New York needs a temporary solution more than a permanent one, which is the role Fant serves at this point in his career,” Kawada wrote. “With Fant on the outskirts of the roster, Seattle would gladly field any offers. His asking price will not be high, and Schoen could lower it even further with the right offer. The Seahawks desperately need interior offensive line help, making one of Aaron Stinnie, Greg Van Roten or Jon Runyan a valuable addition.”
The Giants aren’t in a position to be trading away any of their depth pieces along the interior offensive line, especially considering the fact that the tight end position is typically viewed as a luxury.
The former first-round pick from the 2019 NFL Draft hasn’t lived up to his potential. He’s been serviceable as a weapon during his time with the Seahawks and Denver Broncos, averaging 551 receiving yards per season.
Financially, the Giants would need to make some moves in order to free up some salary-cap space, but that will be necessary regardless of any hypothetical trades they make.
It’s more likely the Giants will stick with the contingent they have at tight end while hoping to see more development from the aforementioned Johnson in his second season.
