Giants To Re-Sign OT Evan Neal The New York Giants have agreed to re-sign offensive tackle Evan Neal, according to his agency, AMDG Sports. The deal will be a one-year contract at the veteran-minimum salary, as reported by Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post. This move marks another example of new head coach John Harbaugh’s impact in New York, despite Neal’s struggles during his tenure with the team. Neal, the former No. 7 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, was expected to leave the Giants after failing to appear in a single game during the 2025 season. The team had hoped he would form a dominant bookend duo with left tackle Andrew Thomas, but Neal never met the high expectations set by his draft selection. His performance has been plagued by injuries and inconsistency, with his pass protection struggles becoming a recurring issue. Neal’s career has been marked by setbacks. As a rookie, he missed four games due to an MCL sprain. When healthy, he was graded as one of the worst right tackles in the league by Pro Football Focus, though his run-blocking grade improved to 80.8 in 2024. Over the next two seasons, Neal appeared in just 16 games, continuing to struggle with pass protection while showing some progress in run blocking. The Giants declined Neal’s fifth-year option last offseason and attempted to move him to guard, but the transition never worked. He spent much of the 2025 season as a healthy scratch until a hamstring injury in November forced him into injured reserve. At that point, it seemed his time with the Giants was over, with multiple reports indicating he would leave the team. However, Harbaugh and new offensive line coach Mike Bloomgren appear to have confidence in Neal’s physical abilities, leading to his re-signing. Neal’s journey with the Giants has been a mix of promise and disappointment.#new_york_giants #john_harbaugh #evan_neal #amdg_sports #ryan_dunleavy
