Giants Move Forward with Key Extensions | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. This is NFL News today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. The New York Giants just made some big moves before the season kicks off, locking down two key players. Back up quarterback James Winston and starting guard John Runyon both got new deals that keep them with the team through the year, 2028. Winston's deal is for two years and 13 million dollars, while Runyon is set to make 22 million over two years, with a hefty chunk of that guaranteed. These extensions are a big deal because they not only secure these players, but also help the Giants with their salary cap situation for the upcoming season. They were a little over the cap before these deals and now they've got some breathing room. This proactive approach is a shift from how things used to be where the team often waited into the last minute to handle contract decisions. It's a noticeable change in philosophy, especially compared to past years, where decisions like extending Daniel Jones or franchise tagging Saekwan.

1:02Barkley didn't sit well with the fan base. With John Harbond now at the helm, it seems like a new, more forward-thinking strategy is in play for the front office. This kind of planning is exactly what fans have been hoping to see. Looking ahead, Winston and Runyon aren't the only Giants whose contracts are up after 2026. Players like Kavon Dibbado, John Michael Schmitz, Michael McFadden, and Greg Newsom are also in contract years. If they perform well this season, they could also be in line for extensions, showing a potential pattern of the Giants investing in their talent. This willingness to address contracts early signals, a positive shift for the Giants. It suggests a commitment to building and retaining their roster strategically, rather than reacting to situations as they arise. This new mindset could be exactly what the team needs to move forward.