Blockbuster trade with Cleveland
Before the 2018 season, general manager Dave Gettleman signed star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to a five-year, $95 million contract extension with $41 million fully guaranteed. After Beckham had a disappointing season cut short by injuries, the Giants made the decision to trade Beckham.
They found a suitor in the Cleveland Browns, who would send the Giants safety Jabrill Peppers, offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler and two draft picks –No. 17 overall (Dexter Lawrence) and No. 95 (Oshane Ximines) in exchange for Beckham and outside linebacker Olivier Vernon, who the Giants were planning to release.