Jaguars trade late-round pick for Giants guard Daniel Faalele

The Jacksonville Jaguars are trading a late-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft to the New York Giants for offensive guard Daniel Faalele, according to reports confirmed on Wednesday. The deal addresses a significant depth issue on Jacksonville’s offensive line amid a rash of injuries.

The trade was agreed upon as both teams prepare for the second week of the preseason. The Jaguars send an undisclosed late-round selection to New York to acquire Faalele, a 26-year-old veteran who had signed with the Giants on a one-year contract in April. The move provides Jacksonville with much-needed interior line help. Starting right guard Patrick Mekari recently underwent back surgery and could begin the season on injured reserve. Additionally, starting right tackle Cole Van Lanen is on the physically unable to perform list, and several other backup linemen have missed time during training camp.

Faalele, a 6-foot-8, 370-pound guard, originally entered the league as a fourth-round draft pick by the Baltimore Ravens in 2022. He spent his first four seasons in Baltimore, where he started all 17 games in each of the past two seasons. He followed head coach John Harbaugh to New York this offseason....