The New York Giants are addressing one of their biggest needs.
Former Packers guard Jon Runyan reached agreement on a three-year deal with the New York Giants for $30 million, including $17 million guaranteed at signing. The deal was confirmed by agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024
He will slot in as a starter on the inside of the Giants OL. Expect John Michael-Schmitz to play center. The other starter at guard may not be on New York's roster currently.
Runyan is a solid player in pass protection. At just 26 years old, he has time to continue to develop as a run blocker as well.
Giants Guard Jon Runyan Jr. Pass Blocking stats
— Bobby Skinner (@BobbySkinner_) March 11, 2024
2023: 2 sacks 6 QB hits 13 pressures
2022: 3 sacks 3 QB hits 11 pressures
2021: 2 sacks 3 QB hits 15 pressures
He ranked 7th in 2023 for Guard Pass Blocking efficiency. 10th in 2022 & 8th in 2021.
The decision to sign Jon Runyan to the deal he received is intriguing. He’s good when he’s healthy, but he is consistently dinged up to where his play is affected. He even had to split reps with Sean Rhyan, who was a cut candidate heading into 2023, because of injuries affecting his play.
You never want to let injury drive your decision-making, but there are exceptions and the Giants should’ve placed Runyan in the exception category.
-- Evan Winter, A to Z Sports
Runyan slots in at a starting spot, and $10M per year could look like a solid deal by next offseason. Other guards have gotten north of $15M per year during this offseason already.
That being said, he must stay available for NY. Hopefully, he will improve as a run blocker as well.
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