The New York Giants have officially released their 53-man roster for the 2024 season. While this marks a significant milestone, it’s essential to remember that changes are inevitable. The team is expected to make waiver wire additions and finalize their practice squad players in the coming days.

Key Positions and Players to Watch

As the Giants prepare for the season opener, fans can look forward to an exciting season with this talented roster.

With the initial 53-man roster set, the Giants will now focus on assembling their 16-man practice squad, starting on Wednesday. Once waivers clear at noon EDT, unclaimed players become free agents and can sign with any team, either for a spot on the 53-man roster or the practice squad.

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With the addition of Greg Van Roten now official, I’ve made an update to the proposed lineup from last week:

• LT: Andrew Thomas
• LG: Jon Runyan Jr.
• C: John Michael Schmitz
• RG: Greg Van Roten
• RT: Jermaine Eluemunor

This lineup brings a mix of experience and youth, aiming to solidify the Giants’ offensive front. Andrew Thomas continues to anchor the line, while Jon Runyan Jr. adds reliability at left guard. John Michael Schmitz, returns for his 2nd year at center. The veteran presence of Greg Van Roten at right guard will provide stability, and Jermaine Eluemunor rounds out the group at right tackle. This combination should give our quarterback the protection needed and open up running lanes for our backs.

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In a precautionary move, the New York Giants limited center John Michael Schmitz to individual drills today due to a minor shoulder issue. According to reports, this decision was more cautionary than a sign of serious concern.

In Schmitz’s absence, Jon Runyan was shifted to the center position to maintain the flow of practice and provide continuity for the offensive line.

The team is hopeful Schmitz will make a full return soon, ensuring the line’s stability heading into the season.

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Jon Runyan, the Giants’ new guard, isn’t shy about expressing his admiration for Dexter Lawrence. During training camp, Runyan faced the formidable defensive tackle and came away impressed.

“One of the best D-tackles in the league. I think he has the capability of being one of the best of all time,”

This high praise from Runyan highlights Lawrence’s exceptional skills and potential to be a dominant force on the defensive line for years to come. As the Giants prepare for the upcoming season, the battles between these two in training camp will undoubtedly sharpen their competitive edge.

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The 2024 NFL season is fast approaching, and Giants fans are buzzing with excitement. With training camp set to kicking off on July 24th for the veteran players, let’s dive into the Giants’ Offensive line room as the team gears up for camp.

Andrew Thomas

Andrew Thomas is among the top offensive linemen in the NFL. Despite a freak hamstring injury sidelining him for seven games last season, he remains a cornerstone of the Giants’ offense.

After returning to the field, Thomas quickly regained his dominant form. The 6-foot-5 tackle allowed only four sacks and 17 total pressures on 376 pass-blocking snaps. Impressively, he gave up just one sack and six pressures in the final five games of the season. His performance earned him Pro Football Focus’ 10th-highest pass block grade among all offensive tackles in 2023.

Bottom line: if Thomas stays healthy, he’ll perform as one of the best left tackles in football. This will significantly boost the Giants’ offensive line, making it much better than the 2023 group.

John Michael Schmitz

Center John Michael Schmitz Jr., heading into his second season, has the potential to transform the Giants’ O-Line. Despite his lackluster rookie performance, there’s reason for optimism due to his leadership, intangibles, and physical abilities.

Schmitz was widely regarded as the best center in the draft and immediately secured a starting spot. He will remain the starting center this season. Schmitz should improve in Year 2, especially with more stability on both sides of him, new coaching, and additional opportunities.

Evan Neal

It’s hard to sugarcoat Neal’s performance so far; he’s been a first-round disappointment through his first two NFL seasons. However, with new offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo in charge, there’s hope he can develop Neal, a task former O-line coach Bobby Johnson struggled with.

With veterans reporting for camp and the first practice session of the summer approaching, the Giants have released their initial injury report. Unfortunately, Neal has been placed on the PUP list to start. The former No. 7 overall pick is still recovering from winter ankle surgery and is clearly not ready for full participation in practice.

Jon Runyan 

Runyan spent the 2023 season with the Green Bay Packers, finishing the final year of his rookie contract after being a sixth-round pick in 2020. Over his 1,009 snaps, he earned a run-blocking grade of 53.2 and a pass-blocking grade of 62.4.

Runyan was one of the Giants’ best signings this offseason, securing a three-year contract worth $30 million and is almost certain to start at guard. I anticipate he will make a significant impact on the Giants in 2024, especially with the addition of Coach Bricillo and the moves made on the offensive line.

Jermaine Eluemunor

Many fans see Eluemunor, who followed his former offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo from Las Vegas to New York, as a clear replacement for Evan Neal if Neal struggles this season. He has started games at both left and right guard and became the full-time starter at right tackle over the last two seasons with the Raiders. 

The belief has always been that the Giants would not move Eluemunor to right tackle, but with Evan Neal on the PUP list, that has changed. The Giants hoped to stabilize an offensive line that was in flux for most of last season, but now there are renewed questions about how the line will shape up at the start of the 2024 season.

Joshua Ezeudu

A 2022 third-round pick, Ezeudu boasts impressive athleticism, mobility, and strength—qualities that are highly sought after in an offensive lineman. However, Ezeudu’s biggest challenge through his first two seasons has been his technical skills. He has struggled with consistency in his technique and, at times, with maintaining his confidence.

The Giants seem to be taking a step back with Ezeudu to allow him to develop his game. Hopefully, he can grow and benefit from the better talent that has been brought in.

Aaron Stinnie

Former Buccaneers guard Aaron Stinnie brings veteran starting experience to the table and is set to compete as one of the primary backup options along the offensive line. His experience and skills make him a valuable asset for depth and versatility, potentially stepping in when needed to support the line’s performance throughout the season.

Austin Schlottmann

The New York Giants have demonstrated a strong preference for versatile linemen who can fill multiple roles along the starting front. In his two NFL tenures, Schlottmann initially played 449 snaps at right guard for the Denver Broncos before being moved to the practice squad for most of the 2021 season. He then joined the Minnesota Vikings, where he served as a rotational center.

Schlottmann will need to compete fiercely for a depth spot on the Giants’ roster.

Matt Nelson

Matt Nelson was one of five offensive linemen the New York Giants signed in free agency this offseason. After playing defensive end at Iowa, Nelson signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2019. Although he was initially cut at the end of training camp, he was re-signed by the Lions in mid-December.

From 2020 to 2023, Nelson appeared in 43 games with 14 starts for the Lions. He could potentially emerge as the Giants’ swing tackle.

Marcus McKethan

The Giants selected McKethan in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 173rd overall, with the intention of developing him as a guard. Unfortunately, his progress was interrupted by a season-ending torn ACL sustained during the 2022 Blue and White Scrimmage at MetLife Stadium.

Due to his limited practice reps—none with the starters during training camp—McKethan’s performance fell short of expectations. He started five games and had significant playing time in a sixth, but his impact was underwhelming. McKethan will need to make a strong impression to secure a backup position.

The Others

There may be some additions to the practice squad, including Jake Kubas, Jimmy Morrissey, Jalen Mayfield, Yodny Cajuste, Marcellus Johnson, and Joshua Miles. Most of these players seem to be on the outside looking in and will need to demonstrate their potential to remain with the Giants.

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But no one is perfect and mistakes, which are subjective based on personal interpretation, are made.

Vinnie Iyer of The Sporting News recently released his 2024 All-Overpaid Team and two members of the Giants were among those listed. But before you assume quarterback Daniel Jones is one of them, pump those brakes. He isn’t.

Deshaun Watson got the nod at quarterback, saving Jones from another all-too-common round of criticism.

So, which two Giants made the cut? First up was one of Schoen’s major offseason signings, guard Jon Runyan Jr.

Jon Runyan, Giants ($10 million)

The Giants also overspent inside in free agency for the fading former Packer.

It’s a tough sell to suggest the Giants overpaid for Runyan. The veteran’s contract is the going rate for starting guards and even if it is on the high side, it’s what the market has dictated, says an NFL executive.

“Runyan was a market deal even though it was expensive,” an executive from another team told The Athletic. “He’s not a $10 million player, but that’s what the market dictates.”

Next up for the Giants is veteran kicker Graham Gano.

Graham Gano, Giants ($5.5 million)

Gano has limited range and has started to become less reliable on field goals at 37.

“Limited range” is a curious criticism of Gano. Before his injury-riddled 2023 campaign, which he initially tried to play through, Gano was about as automatic as it came.

In 2022, Gano connected on 90.6% of his field goal attempts, including eight of nine from beyond 50 with a long of 57. Even last season, the veteran boomed one through from 57 yards out (he has a career-long of 63).

Iyer also notes that had Darren Waller not retired, he would have been listed as the most-overpaid tight end in the NFL. Instead, that honor went to Noah Fant (Seattle Seahawks).

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Giants Sign Guard Jon Runyan. The New York Giants have made a smart move. They’ve signed former Packers guard Jon Runyan. This is a three-year, $30 million contract. Notably, $17 million is guaranteed at signing. This news comes from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Former Packers guard Jon Runyan reached agreement on a three-year deal with the New York Giants for $30 million, including $17 million guaranteed at signing. The deal was confirmed by agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln.

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Runyan brings experience to the team. He has played 3,330 offensive snaps in four seasons. This includes 1,709 snaps at right guard and 1,611 at left guard. Runyan allowed 64 total pressures and seven sacks in his career. Interestingly, 22 of those pressures came last year. He also gave up two sacks and committed six penalties in 2023.

Joe Schoen’s Bold Moves

Joe Schoen clearly wanted to improve the offensive line. The signing of Runyan shows this. Interestingly, this news came right after Saquon Barkley signed with the Eagles. Barkley’s contract is for three years, $37.75 million. It can go up to $46.75 million with incentives. Moreover, $26 million is fully guaranteed.

Barkley’s deal averages $12.58 million a year. On the other hand, Runyan’s AAV is $10 million. Barkley’s name might be more popular, but Schoen’s investment in Runyan is smart. Runyan’s presence will strengthen the offensive line. This is crucial for the Giants’ success.

Ironically, Jon Runyan is the son of a former Eagles tackle, also named Jon Runyan. This adds an interesting twist to his career path. Additionally Giants legend Michael Strahan had a well known rivalry with his father.

Therefore, this signing brings hope. It shows the Giants are serious about improvement. Consequently, fans have a lot to look forward to this season. Runyan’s experience and skill will be vital. Above all, this move can help the Giants reach new heights.

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