Giants Prepare for Potential Trades at NFL Owners Meeting

PHOENIX — The Giants might be gearing up for some significant discussions over the next few days.

Beginning Sunday and continuing through Tuesday, the annual NFL Owners Meeting is set to take place at the Arizona Biltmore, gathering team officials from all 32 franchises. With the NFL Draft just around the corner on April 23rd, it’s highly likely that these interactions will spark conversations about future trades and player negotiations.

Notably, Giants co-owner John Mara is present at the meeting, even while undergoing cancer treatment. Mara’s health did limit his ability to travel for road games during the 2025 season.

On Sunday, he was spotted in the Biltmore hallways chatting with Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, a reassuring sight considering his ongoing challenges. For many years, Mara has actively participated in these events—serving as both a representative of the Giants and a key figure on the competition committee, which is responsible for rule changes in the NFL.

It’s hard to forget Mara’s passionate stance two years back when he opposed moving regular-season games from Sunday nights to Thursday nights, describing the proposal as inconsiderate towards dedicated season ticket holders.

Chris Mara, John’s brother and senior player personnel officer, is also representing the Giants at the meeting. He played a pivotal role in hiring head coach John Harbaugh, alongside the consultation of their older brother, John.

Steve Tisch, the other co-owner of the Giants, won’t be attending this year. He and his brother are in the process of transferring ownership of their stake in the team to their children, which requires the approval of other NFL owners.

Recently, Tisch’s name was mentioned in over 400 instances within the Epstein files released by the US Department of Justice. He issued a statement asserting they only exchanged emails regarding various topics, including movies and philanthropy, and denied any association with Epstein’s notorious activities.

Moving on to football strategy, the collaboration between Harbaugh and general manager Joe Schoen has been underway, focusing on assembling a competitive coaching staff and signing new players. Among the recent pickups are tight end Isaiah Likely and wide receivers Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III. Right tackle Jermaine Elemunor was also re-signed to provide more protection, while linebacker Tremaine Edmunds strengthens the middle of the defense.

Harbaugh’s inaugural voluntary training program with the Giants will kick off on April 7th, marking an essential phase in building the team’s future.

This upcoming draft holds significant importance for Schoen, as it’s the first opportunity for him to select players exclusively for Harbaugh after overseeing selections with the former coach, Brian Daboll. The Giants find themselves in a unique position at the draft, having several key picks, yet lacking one in the third round due to last year’s deal with the Texans to obtain quarterback Jackson Dart. Currently, they sit at the No. 5 overall pick and No. 37 in the second round, not to mention the wait until the fourth round at pick No. 105.

Unsurprisingly, Harbaugh isn’t particularly satisfied with the draft situation; trading down to gather more picks might not be off the table.

“Yeah, we’re going to look at all options,” Schoen noted at the NFL Scouting Combine last month, emphasizing flexibility. “We’re open to staying put or exploring trades. If needed, we can also consider moving back if it makes sense for us.”

As the meeting unfolds, the Giants will likely continue to explore their options based on conversations that take place in the near future.