There is a good chance that the New York Giants finish in last place in the NFC East once again this year, as the Eagles, Cowboys, and Commanders all have better quarterback situations entering the 2025 season. We know the way the NFL works, and having a stable quarterback play drastically raises the floor for a franchise.
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However, the G-Men are set up exceptionally well going into the 2026 offseason for a variety of reasons. They have a very young roster with several star players at key positions (WR, OT, DE, DT, etc.), and they have a first-round pick at quarterback on a rookie contract.
If Jaxson Dart can show signs of improvement during the 2025 season, the Giants could significantly improve their standing in the NFC over the next 12 months.
Giants biggest offseason need in 2026 is obvious
The Giants have a big hole on their roster right now and that is on the interior offensive line. The hope is that Evan Neal will lock down the starting right guard spot, but that has yet to happen. Greg Van Roten is penciled in as the starter and he is 35 years old and not a long-term solution.
The left guard position is filled by Jon Runyan, who is a very average NFL guard. He did not have his best season in 2024, and another similar year would guarantee that he is not on the roster in 2026 and beyond. John Michael Schmitz improved in Year 2 at center, and he is the most likely to return in 2026, but the Giants need to see more of him during his third year to guarantee his spot.
The Giants will likely enter the 2026 offseason needing two starting guards. The hope is that Marcus Mbow could be the future at right tackle, so the Giants don’t have to spend even more resources on this unit. But unless Neal takes hold of a starting spot, you can bank on the front office pouring more money and resources into this position as they try to stabilize the offensive line in front of Dart.
If the front office can improve that unit, there wouldn’t be many other spots on offense that would need immediate attention. Secondary is always a spot where more talent is required, but the 2026 blueprint for the Giants’ offseason already seems very clear, and we haven’t even reached Week 1 yet.