The New York Giants, desperate for help at the safety position, have reportedly reached out the Seattle Seahawks for help.
Shaun Morash of CBS Sports radio tweeted earlier that the Giants and Seahawks have been discussing a trade involving Kam Chancellor. Morash also adds the two teams are still very far apart on any kind of deal.
Kam Chancellor is one of the best in the business at his position. Since being drafted by Seattle in 2010, Chancellor has been selected to the Pro Bowl three times, as well as been selected to the NFL's second all-pro team twice. Chancellor was also a key contributor in the Seahawks 2013-2014 season which resulted in the franchise's first ever Super Bowl victory.
Chancellor has not yet practiced with the Seahawks since holding out for a new contract. He is unhappy with the four-year, $28 million contract he signed back in 2013. It looks like there is no end in sight for the holdout.
As for the Giants, they desperately need help at safety. The Giants, as of now, have rookie Landon Collins starting at safety alongside an unknown player. Some of the reserve safeties are Cooper Taylor, Brandon Meriweather, and the newly signed Stevie Brown. This is a deal the Giants will make a very strong push to complete as Chancellor's presence would be a huge addition for New York.
The deal seems to be more of a possibility after the Giants cut players with larger contracts like punter Steve Weatherford and full back Henry Hynoski.
For the Giants to get this deal done, they will likely need to give up a lot in return. If they have to give up a king's ransom for him, Giants fans may ask if this deal is indeed worth it. The answer would be yes. After letting Antrelle Rolle walk in free agency, the Giants lack a defensive leader, as well as a huge defensive playmaker.
Kam Chancellor would fill those needs and more. Chancellor is a great leader, as well as a huge playmaker as he proved in Seattle where he has racked up eight interceptions since 2010.
For now, all eyes will be on the Giants and Seahawks to see if any deal actually gets done.
