Giants should price a Dalvin Tomlinson reunion before deadline
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The Giants have another week before the November 10 trade deadline. If they still want interior defensive help, a familiar name is worth a phone call: Dalvin Tomlinson.
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This recommendation is not a report that New York and the Chargers are negotiating. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell previously suggested Tomlinson as an option, as summarized here. Los Angeles controls whether the veteran is available and what it would accept.
Sep 13, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) hugs Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) after the game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWhy Tomlinson could help the Giants
Tomlinson played for the Giants from 2017 through 2020. The Chargers announced his agreement on a one-year deal this offseason after he started all 17 games for Arizona in 2025. His experience gives New York a possible rotational run defender without requiring it to chase a long-term commitment in a trade.
The second part of the calculation is price. A rental on an expiring agreement should not cost a premium pick, particularly when New York could instead stay with its current group. The Giants should ask about a late-round price and the remaining salary before treating the idea as a real upgrade.
The Associated Press reported Tuesday that Greg Newsome’s extension gives New York some cap flexibility ahead of the deadline. The report did not establish a Tomlinson pursuit or a specific amount available for a trade.
Tomlinson dealt with a hamstring issue earlier this season; the Chargers later removed him from their injury report. New York would still need current medical information before agreeing to anything. An old injury update is not a current clearance.
The sensible limit
The alternative is to keep the rotation intact and retain the draft capital. That may be preferable if the Chargers value Tomlinson more highly than a short-term role justifies.
The Giants should make the inquiry, not force a reunion. Availability, compensation and the player’s current health are all unknown, and those details determine whether the idea improves the roster.
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