With the loss of left tackle Andrew Thomas for the season, the New York Giants are looking for options to replace him. As of right now, Giants plan to start Joshua Ezeudu at left tackle over Evan Neal, who continues to practice at right tackle. Neal is an option to switch to the left, but that seems highly unlikely.
As Ezeudu and Neal aren’t fabulous options at left tackle, Giants head coach Brian Daboll revealed on Thursday that they could potentially sign a veteran tackle to replace Thomas.
Brian Daboll says Malik Nabers will do more at practice today then the plan is to get checked out and hopefully getting cleared. Will see #Giants
Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns and Adoree Jackson (neck) all are not practicing today
Daboll says the Giants potentially could add a…
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The adjustments made to the offensive line this offseason are now out the window. Quarterback Daniel Jones has been far better protected this season than any Giants’ quarterback in 2023 but losing Thomas for the season is crushing.
Daboll did not say if any players have been brought in to work out at the left tackle position, but if they plan on signing someone, that news is likely to follow sooner rather than later.
