New York Giants: 3 players that should be traded at the deadline

New York Giants, Leonard Williams
Sep 27, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) throws a pass while pressured by New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during the first quarter of a NFL football game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

2.) Leonard Williams

If you recall, general manager Dave Gettleman spent a third and fifth-round pick last year on Leonard Williams. At the time, this made absolutely no sense, considering the Giants were a losing team with a rebuild on their mind.

However, Williams has been productive this season, posting an overall grade of 76.3, dominating in run defense, and consistently getting better as a pass rusher.

He is currently on the franchise tag and is being paid $16.1 million, which isn’t appealing to most teams. However, a better team with available cap space who are looking at the playoffs could use his services. The Giants might be able to fetch back their third-round pick if they’re willing to deal him.

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