Uncertainty Remains Around Evan Neal’s Position and Contract.
Neal’s Role on the Line Still Undecided.
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen once again fielded questions this week about the future of right tackle Evan Neal. When asked whether Neal could shift to guard—a position he played as a freshman at Alabama—Schoen kept things vague.
“He’s going to do whatever he can to help the organization,” Schoen said. “He’s motivated, he’s had a good offseason, he’s working hard.”
Translation: The team still isn’t sure where Neal fits best.
Fifth-Year Option Appears Unlikely.
It’s becoming increasingly unlikely the Giants will pick up Neal’s fifth-year option. Locking him in for 2026 would mean a guaranteed $16.7 million, and that’s a hefty price for a player who has underperformed and struggled to stay healthy.
Schoen confirmed no decision has been made, but the signs aren’t promising. When a team brings in a free agent like Jermaine Eluemunor and pays him to take over your position, it’s never a great endorsement.
Neal’s Injuries Have Stalled His Growth.
Drafted No. 7 overall in 2022 after a standout college career at Alabama, Neal’s NFL run has been rocky. He’s missed 22 of 44 regular-season games due to injury, including 10 in 2023 alone. He had ankle surgery in early 2024 and started the year behind Eluemunor on the depth chart.
Neal did return to the starting lineup in November after Andrew Thomas went down, but he’ll need a strong, healthy season to reshape the narrative.
Time Running Out to Prove Himself.
Neal is entering a critical year. The Giants need answers, and fast. Whether he stays at tackle or moves inside, his performance in 2025 will likely determine whether he remains part of the long-term plan.
Right now, it feels like a long shot that the team commits $16.7 million to a player who hasn’t delivered consistent results.
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