What happened: New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh contacted Tennessee Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk directly in an attempt to acquire All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. The direct inquiry came after Tennessee's front office had already informed Giants general manager Joe Schoen that the defensive anchor was unavailable. Tennessee subsequently pivoted following a 1-6 start, dealing Simmons to the Chicago Bears for two first-round draft picks.

Why it matters: The aggressive push highlights New York's urgency to reinforce its interior defense while sitting at 4-2-1 in playoff contention. Missing on Simmons keeps the Giants actively seeking defensive line and running back reinforcements before the deadline, while Chicago integrates the standout tackle into its 5-2 front.

What to watch: New York continues to pursue defensive tackle and backfield depth before the NFL trade window closes at 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 10.