The New York Giants have been pretty active in free agency, and though they haven’t addressed their dire quarterback situation yet, they have been focusing on other key areas.
One major weakness for years has been their offensive line, specifically at tackle. Injuries, poor play, and a lack of reliable depth have plagued the Giants up front. After watching Andrew Thomas miss time in back-to-back seasons and realizing Evan Neal might not be the answer, general manager Joe Schoen is finally making moves to patch things up.
Enter Stone Forsythe and James Hudson III—two experienced swing tackles who, at the very least, will ensure the Giants aren’t scrambling when injuries inevitably strike again.
Giants add two swing tackles for... whoever plays quarterback
Forsythe (27) is a mountain of a man, listed at 6-foot-9 and weighing 312 pounds. He was originally selected in the sixth round in the 2021 draft by the Seattle Seahawks, he's made 14 starts in 53 appearances, playing both right (11) and left tackle (three).
His experience at both positions makes him a valuable depth piece for a Giants team that has learned the hard way what happens when they don’t have capable backups.
As for the other tackle, it'll be James Hudson III (25) coming over from the Cleveland Browns on a two-year, $12 million deal, as reported by Mike Garafolo. Hudson has played 49 games with 17 starts, primarily at right tackle, but he’s also logged snaps on the left side.
His numbers aren’t exactly sparkling—allowing 79 pressures and nine sacks over four seasons—but for a backup swing tackle, the versatility is key.
While neither Forsythe nor Hudson III figures to be a long-term solution at tackle, their presence immediately raises the floor of the Giants’ offensive line.
That said, the work isn’t done. The Giants still need to sign a starting-caliber guard, and given Neal’s struggles, they should seriously consider drafting a tackle early. Adding two swing tackles with upside was a smart play, but if they want their next quarterback—whoever that may be—to have any shot at success, the Giants need to keep stacking talent up front.
So, for whoever ends up playing quarterback, hopefully they'll be better protected than Daniel Jones.