The popular scapegoat for all Giants offensive line struggles isn’t looking for an easy ticket out of town.
As Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline approaches, left tackle Nate Solder arguably is the team’s most moveable asset. The Browns reportedly are targeting the Giants –- particularly Solder — for offensive line help, possibly as an alternate solution if the Redskins refuse to part with holdout Trent Williams.
Solder, who comes from the Bill Belichick school of blocking out distractions, had not heard the speculation when approached at his locker after practice Wednesday afternoon. The irony is the Browns are shorthanded on the offensive line after trading guard Kevin Zeitler to the Giants in the offseason for pass-rusher Oliver Vernon.