Injuries Leave Giants Thin at RB After They Reportedly Pull Offer for Colts’ Jonathan Taylor

Giants withdraw trade offer

Jay Glazer reported that the Giants have pulled their offer for Taylor. The package included a second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick; the team does not have a 2027 fifth-round pick.

Colts signals remain mixed

Reports have differed on Indianapolis’ plans for Taylor. Some say the Colts do not want to trade their starting running back, while others suggest they are seeking a return comparable to the haul for Christian McCaffrey. Schultz reported that league belief is increasingly that the Colts will keep Taylor unless a team meets their asking price.

Injuries thin Giants backfield

The Giants’ running game is depleted by injuries. Cam Skattebo is inactive Sunday after straining his hamstring on his final run in the Week 7 win over Houston, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. is on injured reserve with a hamstring strain from the same game.

Devin Singletary is the lead back in Philadelphia, with Gregory Desrosiers and Phil Mafah also available. The Giants signed Desrosiers from the Chargers’ practice squad and elevated Mafah from their own practice squad.

Thursday game awaits Skattebo

The Giants hope Skattebo will be ready to face the Commanders, but the game is Thursday night, leaving a short turnaround. If he cannot play and there are no further injuries, the team will likely use the same three available backs. The extra days off could give Skattebo’s hamstring more time to improve, though his availability remains uncertain.