Giants Re-Sign OL Evan Neal and WR Isaiah Hodgins

The Giants have brought back two key offensive pieces ahead of the new league year.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:35am

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The New York Giants have re-signed offensive lineman Evan Neal and wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins. Neal, the 7th overall pick in 2022, has started 27 games for the Giants, including two playoff games as a rookie. Hodgins, a 6th round pick in 2020, has played 35 of his 38 career games with the Giants and made 19 starts, catching 33 passes for 351 yards and 4 touchdowns in 2022.

Why it matters

Retaining Neal and Hodgins is crucial for the Giants as they look to build on their 9-7-1 record and playoff appearance in 2022. Neal provides stability on the offensive line, while Hodgins emerged as a reliable target in the passing game last season.

The details

Neal was set to become an unrestricted free agent but the Giants have brought him back to continue starting at right tackle. Hodgins was claimed off waivers by the Giants midway through the 2022 season and went on to lead the team with 8 catches for 105 yards and a touchdown in their Wild Card playoff win.

  • The Giants re-signed Neal and Hodgins ahead of the start of the new league year on March 12, 2026.
  • Neal started 27 games for the Giants, including 2 playoff games, since being drafted 7th overall in 2022.

The players

Evan Neal

Offensive lineman who was the 7th overall draft pick by the Giants in 2022 and has started 27 games for the team, including 2 playoff games, primarily at right tackle.

Isaiah Hodgins

Wide receiver who was a 6th round draft pick by the Bills in 2020 and has played 35 of his 38 career games with the Giants, making 19 starts and catching 33 passes for 351 yards and 4 touchdowns in 2022.

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The takeaway

The Giants have secured two key offensive pieces in Neal and Hodgins as they aim to build on their successful 2022 campaign and continue to improve their roster for the future.