The Giants did end up selecting a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft, trading up to select Ole Miss gunslinger Jaxson Dart at pick No. 25. Prior to that move, Todd McShay of The Ringer reported that Sanders was not prepared for a pre-draft meeting with Daboll, and got called out on it, to his displeasure.

Vardell was known as “Touchdown Tommy” in college, and was solid during his first two seasons with Cleveland, logging 1,013 yards on 270 carries and three touchdowns. His final two seasons, however, were limited by injuries and resulted in 19 carries through 10 games.