Eli Manning controls his own destiny.
At least when it comes to the NFL trade market.
Manning's last contract negotiation was settled when he signed for four years and $84 million in September 2015. The extension took longer than expected reportedly because his side wanted a no-trade clause that initially presented an obstacle for the Giants but eventually was included in the team's offer.
Giants and Eli Manning have their agreement. Same terms but Giants agreed to main hurdle - no-trade clause.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) September 11, 2015
Was the possibility in front of him now — the Giants are 1-6 in the third year of his four-year deal and shifting organizational focus to the future — on his mind back then?