Days before the 2022 NFL Draft, reports surfaced that the New York Giants were exploring Kadarius Toney trade scenarios just a year after selecting him with the 20th pick. When New York spent the 43rd overall selection this year on receiver Wan’Dale Robinson, a trade felt inevitable.
Toney and Robinson offer similar skills, with both operating out of the slot and offering the ability to make plays after the catch. On a team that already has Kenny Golladay, Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton and Toney, the pick made a trade seem imminent.
However, Giants general manager Joe Schoen told reporters Friday that he isn’t shopping Toney around the NFL and the team envisions both receivers playing a role in the offense.
The price might have something to do with this outcome. New York reportedly wanted a ‘significant return’ to deal its 2021 first-round pick. With plenty of receivers available on Day 2, no NFL team was willing to trade a second-round pick for Toney given what transpired last year.
Toney created some headlines when he didn’t report for voluntary minicamp following a turbulent rookie season with the Giants. However, he arrived for training on April 25 and coach Brian Daboll seemed pleased to have the 6-foot playmaker in the building.
For now, Toney will remain on New York’s roster and could have a nice role in Daboll’s offense next season. If any other incidents occur, though, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Giants trade him quickly. At that point, Schoen might be fortunate to receive a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.