The NFL guard market is seeing high salaries with players like Landon Dickerson, Chris Lindstrom, and Quenton Nelson commanding top pay. The Giants are focusing on improving their offensive line by signing Jon Runyan Jr., a versatile guard with a strong performance record. Runyan's addition is part of the team's strategy to prioritize building a solid line to support their running back, Saquon Barkley. The Giants are making moves in response to the escalating guard market, with Runyan providing valuable skills at a reasonable price.
After playing seven left guards and eight right guards last year, the Panthers make early splash at the position. https://t.co/gsHOnSrIzc
Instant reaction: Jon Runyan Jr. is a solid piece to the puzzle at a very good price, considering the guard market. He can't be the only piece, and should not be the top piece on the interior this free agency. Go get Onwenu and Eluemunor. #NYGiants
G Jon Runyan Jr.: 🏈 Has played at least 16 games in three straight seasons 🏈Pass rush win rate of 94.2% this past season (9th among Gs) 🏈Son of Eagles legend Jon Runyan, who was Michael Strahan's most hated rival
Had Runyan on my offensive FA to watch for #NYGiants. He's 26 years old and can play either side at guard. https://t.co/O7DYMocdUW
Had Runyon on my offensive FA to watch for #NYGiants. He's 26 years old and can play either side at guard. https://t.co/O7DYMocdUW
Jon Runyan Jr. can play both guard positions. If Schoen signs or drafts a RG (where Jon played last year), Runyan will slide over to left guard. Giants loved his versatility. #NYGiants
The guard market is going crazy. $10M/year for a solid guard like Runyan is solid value, but shouldn't stop the Giants from pursuing OL https://t.co/mK33gthWMi
Guards are getting 100 million dollars. We are now entering the financial territory where drafting interior offensive line early is going to provide the same contractual advantage relative to the top of the market that cornerback does. Jackson Powers-Johnson will go high, folks https://t.co/wGwhm5yvgj
Dual threat https://t.co/TL4uWzbuQc
Bryce is getting a bodyguard. https://t.co/8hQ6u7mhEF
The NFL’s highest paid RG prior to free agency was Chris Lindstrom of the Falcons, who averaged $20.5M per year. Robert Hunt averaging $20M per year is now second.
This is why Robert Hunt got $100M https://t.co/dLUTLrKQ0i
League source confirms ex-Dolphins G Robert Hunt to CAR. Had him 1st among my Panthers' iOL targets. For good reason: The 6-6, 330-pounder had lowest pressure rate (0.8 percent) among all OL in '23, (1 sack, 3 pressures in 315 pass-block snaps). https://t.co/8rzCAMDy30
Giants find starting guard by adding Packers’ durable Jon Runyan Jr. https://t.co/wYkKk3GTHM
Report: Jon Runyan agrees to terms with Giants. https://t.co/mIiYnUeb9D
Schefty: Giants to sign OG Jon Runyan https://t.co/yqpxBv41QW
The Giants, moments after losing their RB, get a guard. Rebuilding the offensive line was going to be a priority this offseason. Without a strong line, there's no reason to pay a RB. The line has to come first. 👇 https://t.co/iTfVEs882R
Eagles get Saquon, Giants get Jon Runyan ... Jr., that is, per sources. NYG agree to terms with the guard and son of former Philly great
I still think the Giants are in the market for a top guard, but the money is going to be big. 💰💰💰👇 https://t.co/LGEGRJFYdA
Would Giants rather have a $12 million guard or a $20 million guard, and where does that difference come from? Could be RB and safety. Something’s got to give. Build the team. What you have now hasn’t worked.
Highest Average Paid Guards 1. Landon Dickerson, $21M 2. Chris Lindstrom, $20.5M 3. Quenton Nelson, $20M Top Guard Guarantees 1. Quenton Nelson, $60M 2. Landon Dickerson, $50M 3. Chris Lindstrom, $48.2M