The New York Giants identified the offensive line as a crucial problem needing rectification last offseason. GM Joe Schoen signed Jon Runyan Jr. to a three-year, $30 million contract with $17 million guaranteed and Jermaine Eluemunor to a two-year, $14 million contract with $6.8 million guaranteed. Schoen also added guard Aaron Stinnie, who is a free agent this year.
An investment in competency was needed for the offensive line, but other problems plaguing the Giants led to another bankrupt season. The Giants, who signed veteran Greg Van Roten at the end of July, had a solid offensive line, especially when star left tackle Andrew Thomas was healthy.