The New York Giants are reportedly interested in adding Kenneth Walker III to their roster this offseason as they look to strengthen a running back position that struggled with injuries and inconsistency last year. Walker made a significant impact in the 2025 season, rushing for 1,027 yards during the regular season and earning Super Bowl MVP honors with 135 yards in the big game, making him an attractive target in free agency.
According to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, New York is targeting Walker as a potential primary running back with high salary expectations, a move aimed at improving their offensive rushing attack.
Giants Fans React Strongly Against Pursuing Walker Over Saquon Barkley
Fans expressed their opinions on social media, showing skepticism about the Giants’ interest in Walker, especially given Saquon Barkley’s presence on the team. Many voiced frustration over the focus on running backs in free agency rather than addressing other team needs. One fan stated, “yall gotta stop the foolery,” while another reminded, “they had barkley.”
Another fan pointed out,
“Lol half the NFL interested in him if they actually let him go but they already said he’s there top priority to resign.”
Voices from the fanbase also highlighted that the Giants should prioritize finding a reliable quarterback rather than relying on acquiring running backs frequently to win games. One noted,
“They don’t need to make this move. Going after running backs every year is not gonna win them games. Giants have had so many great running backs. They need another Eli with a decent defense and they can go far. New York running backs are always good enough to win.”
The frustration extended to the team’s talent evaluation approach, with one fan describing the situation as,
“A ‘perfect fit’ for a team that’s been perfectly misfiring talent for a decade,”
and another questioning the obsession with running backs, saying,
“lol the fact I keep hearing about Giants and RBs is so hilarious to me. You have (Cam) Skattebo and (Tyrone) Tracy Jr. both on rookie contracts. Neither of them are bad running backs. But they are trying to get someone better to replace them? Harbaugh is too damn obsessed with running.”
Walker originally signed a four-year, $8,441,581 contract with the Seattle Seahawks in 2022, adding context to his value and experience entering free agency.
Giants Pursue Trade for Kayvon Thibodeaux to Manage Salary Cap
In other roster moves, the Giants are actively pursuing a trade involving defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux as they prepare for the upcoming free agency period. Reporting by Connor Hughes of SNY on Monday indicates that the Giants expect to move the player to create salary cap space, freeing up $14.75 million.
Although interest from other NFL teams appears limited, the Giants are weighing the financial relief against the risk of trading away a young pass rusher who recorded 2.5 sacks over 10 games in the 2025 season amid injury concerns. Current trade offers reportedly include only fourth-round draft picks, which complicates the decision for New York’s management.
Implications for Giants’ Offseason Strategy and Future Prospects
The Giants’ exploration of both acquiring Kenneth Walker and trading Kayvon Thibodeaux signals a critical offseason strategy focused on immediate roster improvement and managing salary cap challenges. Fans remain divided over prioritizing running back acquisitions versus addressing quarterback and defensive needs.
How New York balances these moves could significantly influence the team’s competitiveness in the 2026 NFL season, especially considering ongoing debates about Saquon Barkley’s role as the lead back. The eventual decisions on Walker and Thibodeaux will impact the Giants’ financial flexibility and roster strength moving forward.
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they had barkley
— Trodder Furlong (@TrodderFurlong) March 2, 2026
Lol half the NFL interested in him if they actually let him go but they already said he’s there top priority to resign
— Toshiba bear (@Yoshibear11690) March 2, 2026
They don’t need to make this move. Going after running backs every year is not gonna win them games. Giants have had so many great running backs. They need another Eli with a decent defense and they can go far. New York running backs are always good enough to win.
— Keith Lee the Pisces Chill Guy ♓️ (@Spittamute9898) March 2, 2026
A "perfect fit" for a team that's been perfectly misfiring talent for a decade.
— Trevor | Discipline in Public (@odusanyatoheeb2) March 2, 2026
lol the fact I keep hearing about Giants and RBs is so hilarious to me. You have Skattebo and Tracy Jr. both on rookie contracts. Neither of them are bad running backs. But they are trying to get someone better to replace them? Harbaugh is too damn obsessed with running
— Carter Speer (@CommanderSpeer) March 2, 2026
