Continuity Key to Giants' Potential Climb in NFC East OL Rankings

It seems like the New York Giants have read the same story up front year after year. Left tackle Andrew Thomas is a star, but he’s battled injuries throughout his career. When he’s off the field, the Giants have routinely struggled.

In 2024, that development was among the biggest ingredients in New York’s disastrous season. The first six weeks of the season saw a revamped offensive line look resoundingly competent – its best performance in several years. When Thomas went down with a Lisfranc injury, the unit collapsed along with the rest of the offense.

However, there’s reason to believe in New York’s front five in 2025, as it will return all five of its Week 1 starters. That continuity could be the biggest factor in year-over-year improvement, and it’s the Giants’ best chance at rising in next season’s NFC East offensive line rankings.

1. Philadelphia Eagles: Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Tyler Steen, Lane Johnson

There’s no debate for the top spot in the NFC East. Philadelphia’s elite supporting cast is headlined by its incredible offensive line, turning first-round picks and Australian rugby stars into NFL phenoms. As long as left tackle Jordan Mailata and right tackle Lane Johnson stay healthy, the Eagles won’t move off this top spot.

2. Dallas Cowboys: Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, Tyler Booker, Terence Steele

The conversation for the rest of the division starts at second place, and each team has a solid argument for that title. Guyton struggled as a rookie, but more first-round pedigree should help the unit take a leap in 2025. Booker and Smith should be one of the sport’s best guard pairings, and Steele bounced back after an ugly 2023 campaign.

Guyton’s performance in Year 2 is one of the most important X-factors in the NFC East.

3. Washington Commanders: Laremy Tunsil, Nick Allegretti, Tyler Biadasz, Sam Cosmi, Josh Conerly

Washington gets the edge here because of its 2025 acquisitions, Tunsil and Conerly. The former is coming off a rocky year but is a star when he’s at his best, and Conerly should quickly assert himself as a quality starter.

However, Cosmi blossoming into a legitimate asset was halted by his ACL tear, and that absence hurts the Commanders’ projection.

4. New York Giants: Andrew Thomas, Jon Runyan Jr., John Michael Schmitz, Greg Van Roten, Jermaine Eluemunor

Despite its fourth-place ranking, there’s a lot to like about New York's offensive line. Thomas and Eluemunor are bright spots, and the two guards are steady.

Still, Schmitz is a weak spot, there isn’t much upside on the interior, and the group’s inability to stay healthy makes the Giants hard to trust. There’s potential for New York to exceed the expectations set by this ranking, but it could just as easily return to mid-season 2024 form and limit another offense.