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Giants Eye Top RBs: Etienne, Walker, Love on Radar
28 Feb
Summary
- Giants are seriously considering top running backs in free agency and draft.
- Jeremiyah Love, Travis Etienne, and Kenneth Walker are primary targets.
- Team aims to become a more physical, run-heavy offense.
The New York Giants are signaling a significant shift in their offensive strategy, with running backs emerging as a primary focus at the 2026 NFL Combine. Reports suggest the team is meticulously evaluating top available talent in both the upcoming draft and the free agent market.
Key targets include highly-touted draft prospect Jeremiyah Love from Notre Dame, alongside established free agents Travis Etienne and Kenneth Walker. This pursuit underscores a clear intention to build a more physical, run-heavy offense.
Acquiring any of these prominent running backs is expected to be costly, with Love projected as a top first-round pick and Walker potentially commanding a four-year, $36 million deal. Etienne is projected to secure a two-year deal worth $13 million, though his production history might warrant more.
The potential influx of new talent raises questions about the future roles of current Giants running backs Cam Skattebo, who is recovering from an ankle injury, and Tyrone Tracy, who brings a speed element. If the Giants sign one of the targeted free agents or draft picks, Skattebo's workload would likely decrease, and Tracy could be relegated to a third-string role, possibly making him a trade candidate.
