Giants Trade Rumors: NY in 'Rebuild Mode,' Defenders Available at 'Right Price'

The New York Giants are reportedly in "full rebuild mode" after a 1-6 start, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan.

Raanan added that league sources are under the impression that anyone on New York's defense is available "for the right price."

New York traded cornerback Eli Apple to the New Orleans Saints for a 2019 fourth-round pick and 2020 seventh-round pick on Tuesday. The Giants then reportedly sent defensive tackle Damon Harrison to the Detroit Lions on Wednesday for a fifth-round pick, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Just two seasons ago, the Giants were 10th in the NFL in total defense and second in points allowed.

They went 11-5 and reached the playoffs, but they fell to the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round. Since then, it's been all downhill for the G-Men.

New York went 3-13 last season, but there was a sense of optimism entering 2018 after the Giants drafted running back Saquon Barkley with the No. 2 overall pick.

Barkley has been as good as advertised; however, the Giants have struggled in all other areas.

Despite its defensive talent, New York is just 18th in total defense and 25th in points allowed per game this season. Those numbers figure to dip even further with Harrison no longer present to shut down opposing running games.

The Giants still have several accomplished defenders who would likely command plenty of interest on the trade market.

Landon Collins is a two-time Pro Bowl safety, and at age 24, he should have many productive seasons remaining.

Also, cornerback Janoris Jenkins is a one-time Pro Bowler, linebacker Olivier Vernon has 45.0 career sacks and linebacker Alec Ogletree has topped 100 tackles in a season three times.

If Giants general manager Dave Gettleman is serious about tearing down the team and essentially starting from scratch, he has the assets needed to pick up a ton of draft capital over the next two years, which would provide a strong start to the rebuild.