The New York Giants have made several critical moves on the free agency market, including pivotal upgrades at tight end and securing their right tackle.

As the signing window for free agency begins on Wednesday, New York has reportedly agreed to several players joining the team within the last 48 hours. That includes Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely and re-signing right tackle Jermaine Eleumunor on the offensive line, along with bringing back Micah McFadden and snagging Greg Newsome II from the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The team also made some moves on special teams, including plucking Baltimore punter Jordan Stout and Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard. The John Harbaugh roster is officially being constructed before fans’ very eyes, and it’s starting off strong.

The Hot Take: The Offensive Line Wins With Likely And Eluemunor

The largest question for the Giants heading into free agency was whether the team would keep pivotal points of their offensive line or look for potential upgrades. They have answered that question by locking in Eleuemunor for the next few seasons and a pivotal run-blocker in Likely for 2026.

Following his strong 2025 campaign, Pro Football Focus ranked Eluemunor as the third-best tackle in this year’s free agency class for his high pass-blocking grade. The 31-year-old ranked 16th in pass blocking grade between 2024 and 2025, and is even seventh in pressure-rate allowed at 4.3%. That’s important against players like Maxx Crosby and Myles Garrett, depending on where they line up.

There were concerns about Eluemunor’s run-blocking, ranking middle of the pack or slightly below average in run scenarios. This is where Isaiah Likely comes into play, who graded out 13th of 52 tight ends in run blocking. That’s also not considering that he graded eighth for receiving and was the fourth-ranked tight end on the board, at the ripe age of 26.

Jaxson Dart needed a new target to throw to and protection at the line, and he got both on the first day of free agency. Cam Skattebo is also projected to thrive with Eluemunor returning and Likely being able to push on the line. Whether or not it fits into the return of a West Coast offense is to be seen.

What You Need To Know: The Secondary Are Also Big Winners

The Giants’ largest improvements weren’t just on the line, but the secondary also got some notable upgrades, even with the departure of Cor’Dale Flott and Bobby Okereke.

First, New York signed former pro-bowler Tremaine Edmunds to a three-year, $36 million deal on Monday, continuing to beef up their linebacker core. The former first-round pick had Pro Bowl seasons in 2019 and 2020 with the Buffalo Bills, with 3.5 sacks, 12 passes deflected, one interception, and a safety in those two years.

He’s had nine interceptions in the last three years, alongside two forced fumbles and 24 passes deflected, arguably better and more impactful despite no Pro Bowl selections. With Charlie Bullen back at the helm as the linebackers coach, if his short tenure as the defensive coordinator is any indication, Edmunds should thrive alongside Brian Burns and Abdul Carter.

The Giants then signed Greg Newsome II from Jacksonville to replenish the loss of Flott. Newsome II didn’t have a good year, allowing a 109 passer rating with five touchdowns in 2025, but he has four interceptions in his career and is still young.

Before You Go: What Happens With Kayvon Thibodeaux?

With all these upgrades, Thibodeaux is still the odd man out on the defense, especially with the signing of Edmunds. Arguably, he’s the most prime trade candidate for the team going into the offseason, and could net a few picks with the right suitor.

Thibodeaux is at the end of his rookie contract and is due for a payday, something teams shy away from. Some writers had argued that a trade was unlikely given the current market, but the sudden collapse of a Crosby deal from Las Vegas to Baltimore suddenly made him an open suitor.

The team is reportedly looking for a second or third-round pick to make a move, which is something a few teams can afford. They did think he was a “pretty damn good football player despite his declining production.” There’s just no room for him, unless Bullen plans to use his as a substitute later in games in 2026.