Giants Veteran Guard Could Be Best Option for Offensive Line

Greg Van Roten's steady play may keep him in starting role despite team's free agent pursuits

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The New York Giants were reportedly interested in signing free agent guards Alijah Vera-Tucker and Wyatt Teller to bolster their offensive line, but those deals did not materialize. As a result, the team may be best served by bringing back 36-year-old Greg Van Roten, who has been a reliable starter at right guard for the Giants over the past two seasons.

Why it matters

The Giants' offensive line has been a weak spot in recent years, so solidifying that unit is a priority this offseason. Van Roten may provide the best combination of proven performance and availability compared to other free agent options the team has pursued.

The details

Despite the Giants' reported interest in younger, higher-profile guards like Vera-Tucker and Teller, Van Roten graded out as the team's best guard in 2025 according to advanced metrics. He has also been remarkably durable, missing just one game over the past five seasons. While Teller is an excellent run blocker, he has struggled with injuries the past two years, making Van Roten's reliability an appealing factor.

  • Van Roten has started at right guard for the Giants over the past two seasons (2024-2025).
  • The Giants were reportedly pursuing free agent guards Alijah Vera-Tucker and Wyatt Teller this offseason (March 2026).

The players

Greg Van Roten

A 36-year-old veteran guard who has been a reliable starter for the New York Giants over the past two seasons.

Alijah Vera-Tucker

A talented but oft-injured free agent guard who ultimately signed with the New England Patriots on a reported three-year, $42 million contract.

Wyatt Teller

A free agent guard who is an excellent run blocker but has struggled with injuries the past two seasons.

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What they’re saying

“Perhaps the best play will be to do what the Giants did a year ago — bring Van Roten back on a low-cost, one-year deal and run it back with the same offensive line they had in 2025. After all, that was the best-performing line the Giants have had in several seasons.”

— Ed Valentine, Writer (yahoo.com)

What’s next

The Giants will need to decide whether to re-sign Van Roten or pursue other free agent options to solidify their offensive line ahead of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Despite the Giants' efforts to upgrade their offensive line through free agency, bringing back the reliable and durable Greg Van Roten may ultimately be their best move to build on the progress made by their offensive line in 2025.