Giants Lock Down Runyan for 2025 | NFL News

0:00On September 6th, the New York Giants are making moves to secure their offensive line for the upcoming seasons. They've just inked left guard John Runyon to a two-year contract extension worth $22 million with a hefty $21.5 million guaranteed. This comes right after back-up quarterback James Winston also got a two-year deal. Runyon's extension might surprise some, considering his cap number and the team's new leadership's preference for a certain style of player. However, he proved his worth during the preseason, especially in past protection, where he didn't allow a single quarterback pressure in his snaps. That performance definitely put him back in good standing. His past blocking has always been his strong suit, and his efficiency rating last year was actually an improvement over his first season with the team. While his run-blocking grades weren't as stellar, the coaching staff might have a plan to work around that, perhaps with scheme adjustments. Runyon's past couple of seasons have been a bit up and down, partly due to a shoulder injury that cut his first year short in a slow-star last year.

1:03As he recovered, he originally joined the Giants in 2024 after spending four seasons with Green Bay, and he's played both right and left guard. This deal means the Giants now have four of their five projected starting offensive linemen under contract for the foreseeable future. The only projected starter, not yet signed beyond this season, is center John Michael Schmitz. I'm Corey, with the story. That's your NFL News Today update, AI-powered and always on.