Giants' Double Dip in Top 10: Defense or Offense?

0:00It's April 22nd. This is NFL News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players and standings. The New York Giants are shaking up the 2026 NFL Draft with picks at 5th and 10th overall after trading defensive tackle Dexter. Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals. That move landed them extra ammo in the top 10, right as everyone's predicting chaos in the first 10 selections. Earlier this week, talk heated up about whether the Giants should trade down from 5 to stockpile more picks, but now, with two high spots locked in, they're eyeing a double dip on premium talent to plug roster gaps fast. Giants fans are buzzing with the bait just 48 hours out, split on grabbing two defensive studs or mixing an offense. The team's been banged up bad lately, so bolstering that side feels urgent after the Lawrence deal ripped a hole in the middle. CBS Sports's Jordan Dejani dropped a short list for 10th overall, spotlighting Ohio State safety, Caleb Downes. Maybe the class's top defender, and his, teammate linebacker Sonny Stiles.

1:02Other names like LSU Corner, and sword delay in pop-up 2, edging out risky wideouts with injury baggage. Going heavy on defense twice early bucks tradition, but for John Harboss rebuild in East Rutherford, nailing these picks could spark that 20. 26 turn around they crave, setting the stage for real contention down the line.