Giants Pursue Jonathan Taylor as Ravens Weigh Henry
New York seeks a trade for Colts running back Jonathan Taylor before the November 10 deadline, while Baltimore may move Derrick Henry after quarterback injuries.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Football
The New York Giants are pursuing Colts running back Jonathan Taylor in a trade before the November 10 deadline. The Baltimore Ravens may trade running back Derrick Henry after thumb and toe injuries sidelined quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.
Why it matters
Baltimore's season is potentially falling apart following the quarterback injuries, and the Giants are seeking a workhorse after coach John Harbaugh said the team lacks a clear-cut one. Henry's contract structure gives Baltimore limited options to recoup value if he is not moved before March.
Henry leads the league with 158 carries, 632 yards at 4.0 yards per carry, and eight touchdowns through eight games. His 2027 contract pays $12 million with none guaranteed, and a $1 million roster bonus comes due in March.
The players
Jonathan Taylor
Taylor is a Colts running back whose possible trade to the Giants is the focus of New York's pursuit before the November 10 deadline.
Derrick Henry
Henry is a 32-year-old Ravens running back who leads the league in carries and whose contract structure makes a trade a possible route for Baltimore to recoup value.
John Harbaugh
Harbaugh is the Giants head coach, who has previously coached Derrick Henry and publicly explained the team's lack of a clear-cut workhorse running back.
Lamar Jackson
Jackson is the Ravens quarterback who suffered a thumb injury on Sunday, a development that has put Baltimore's season in jeopardy.
Tyler Huntley
Huntley is a Ravens quarterback who suffered a toe injury on Sunday, adding to Baltimore's quarterback problems.
The details
Giants coach John Harbaugh, who has previous experience coaching Henry, explained the distribution of carries by saying the team lacks a clear-cut workhorse following a loss to the Saints in Week 5. Baltimore would receive a compensatory draft pick only if Henry is kept beyond the roster bonus date, making a trade the only way to gain value from his contract if he is cut before March.
Timeline
Week 5: The Giants lost to the Saints, and Harbaugh discussed carry distribution.
Sunday: Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley suffered injuries.
November 10: The NFL trade deadline for Taylor or other running backs.
March: Henry's $1 million roster bonus comes due.
2027: Henry's $12 million contract payout, none guaranteed.
Season Trajectory
The November 10 NFL trade deadline sets the window for both the Giants' pursuit of Taylor and any Ravens move involving Henry. Baltimore's quarterback injuries, which threaten its playoff picture, make the timing of any running back trade more consequential for the rest of the season.
Fantasy managers relying on Henry's league-leading 158 carries should watch for a possible Baltimore trade that could change his workload. A Taylor move to the Giants would shift the touches available in New York's backfield for the rest of the season.
The takeaway
Watch the November 10 trade deadline closely, since both the Giants' pursuit and any Ravens move involving Henry could reshape running back depth charts. Fans and fantasy managers should track roster changes as the deadline approaches.
What happens next
The NFL trade deadline falls on November 10, the date by which any Taylor or Henry trade must be completed. Henry's $1 million roster bonus comes due in March, the point after which a Baltimore trade or release would carry different financial implications.
Further reading
For more on the league's in-season moves, see the Football section.
