Overview

• SNY reporting, echoed by Empire Sports Media, says the Giants have targeted Miami’s Jaylen Waddle as a potential acquisition before the trade deadline.
• Giants beat writer Dan Duggan inadvertently texted his wife a question intended for a source about Waddle’s availability, underscoring active inquiries rather than a pending deal.
• Waddle has 29 receptions for 390 yards and three touchdowns this season, offering the high-end speed and separation New York lacks.
• His three-year, $84.75 million extension with $76 million guaranteed carries relatively modest near-term cap hits reported at about $8 million this year and $11.6 million in 2026.
• Miami’s willingness to move a core receiver remains unclear as the team deals with injuries to Tyreek Hill, while New York is also linked to Chris Olave and Jakobi Meyers with price tags characterized as projections.