Josh Rosen Trade Rumors: Giants 'Remain in Talks' for QB Before 2019 NFL Draft

Timothy Rapp @@TRappaRTFeatured ColumnistApril 25, 2019

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen warms-up before the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

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The New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals reportedly "remain in talks" regarding quarterback Josh Rosen ahead of Thursday night's NFL draft, according to Matt Lombardo of NJ.com.

The Cardinals selected Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray with the No. 1 overall pick, meaning Rosen has also been rumored to be on the trade block.

Suffice to say, there's been no shortage of Rosen rumors and reports on Thursday:

ig: josinaanderson @JosinaAnderson
My first hit today from the #Cardinals facility including the team listening for better compensation for Josh Rosen if they go on the direction of dealing him and differing opinions on whether Rosen & Kyler Murray could co-exist on a team lacking experience on the QB depth chart. https://t.co/pXZSjcPbFI

ig: josinaanderson @JosinaAnderson
#Chargers source to me on if hv any interest in Josh Rosen: “There is something there but going about business as usual.” For better context, I’m told the #Chargers had some early interest, did their homework, but are moving on at the moment. “We have no idea who they’re taking.”

Dov Kleiman @NFL_DovKleiman
According to @AdamSchefter, the #Cardinals have only spoken to the #Dolphins and #Giants about a trade for QB Josh Rosen this off-season and don't currently have a deal place with anyone. He mentioned the #Patriots didn't look into acquiring Josh Rosen.

Evan Silva @evansilva
From Schefter latest SportsCenter hit: "All signs" point Kyler Murray to #Cardinals Drew Lock "gonna be a 1st-round pick" & "on #Giants radar" #Steelers "have made calls" re: trading into top 10, likely targeting LB Josh Rosen likelier to be traded Friday. Watch NYG, MIA, LAC

Bleacher Report's Matt Miller reported the Cardinals were discussing a potential trade with the Miami Dolphins as well:

Bleacher Report NFL @BR_NFL
Dolphins are talking to the Cardinals about potential trade for Josh Rosen, per @nfldraftscout Watch B/R Live Draft show for more scoops 👀 https://t.co/SkTyG1mS2W https://t.co/IXoovSb1oU

Logic dictates Rosen will almost assuredly will be traded sooner rather than later as the Cardinals seek to recoup draft picks for the player they selected No. 10 overall last season after they drafted Murray. It's hard to imagine the team going into the season with both players on the roster—a quarterback controversy between back-to-back first-round picks would be hard to manage.

Rosen is just 22 years old and didn't have much talent around him as a rookie on a 3-13 Cardinals squad.

He completed 55.2 percent of his passes for 2,278 yards, 11 touchdowns and 14 interceptions as a rookie and didn't show Arizona enough to convince it to pass on a quarterback with the top pick on Thursday. However, another team could take a chance on him after he was such a high pick in last year's draft and hope the change scenery and talent around him inspired a bounce-back effort.