The New York Giants may be three weeks into the season, but the trade deadline is quickly approaching.
Looking to avoid a dreaded 0-3 start, the Giants could be looking to make some moves at the deadline if general manager Joe Schoen feels the need to sell.
One of the most popular trade candidates dating back to the offseason has been edge rusher Azeez Ojulari.
Dan Graziano of ESPN believes the former second-round pick is a potential trade candidate for six teams.
"Potential landing spot: Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs are a three-time defending division champion with eyes on the postseason again, and edge rush is a place they could use some more help. Tampa Bay is tied with the Panthers and Commanders for the fewest sacks in the NFL with two. Keep the Raiders, 49ers, Bears, Cardinals and Jets in mind for Ojulari, too," Graziano wrote.
With Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux locked into the starting roles, Ojulari has been working as the No. 3 edge rusher in the rotation.
On 36.2% of the defensive snaps this season, Ojulari doesn't yet have a sack or a quarterback hit.
If the Giants lose to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, which would mean an 0-3 start, it might be wise to begin shopping some of the ancillary pieces in hopes of retaining some draft capital.
Whether the current regime will survive another disastrous season remains to be seen, but it's almost impossible to come back from an 0-3 start if that's the case.
