Jermaine

Eluemunor

This is a marked downgrade for Thomas, as he had been skipping plenty of practice days but at least had been cleared off the injury report on Fridays the last few weeks. John Harbaugh said Thomas was “basically full go” today, which seems sketchy in light of this listing. If we take the coach at his word, it seems likely that Thomas will play through this. Ditto Jermaine Eluemunor, who also is questionable after missing the first two days of practice.

Thomas, the Giants’ left tackle, RT Jermaine Eluemunor (calf) and EDGE Abdul Carter (calf) were all seen without jerseys, working on the side field with the training staff today. Expect to see all three listed as non-participants. Thomas has played through a couple of injuries this season, and seemingly has a good chance of suiting up in Week 6 against the Saints.

Eluemunor told reporters he felt his calf pop during Week 5 against the Commanders. He left the game and Marcus Mbow took his spot at right tackle. Head coach John Harbaugh called him day-to-day on Monday, so it’s at least not a long-term issue, though he still looks like a coin flip for Week 6. Left tackle Andrew Thomas did not practice, though that’s standard fare for him as he continues to play through a groin injury.

It wouldn’t be surprising if he missed some practice time this week. Marcus Mbow would get snaps in Week 6 if Eluemunor were not able to go.

According to Raanan, Eluemunor felt his calf pop and left today’s game against the Commanders. Fortunately, he was able to walk around on his own, which is a good sign. The Giants went to Marcus Mbow at right tackle in Eluemunor’s absence.

Eluemunor’s market did not generate quite as he hoped it would, and in the end he settles for the low end of Dan Duggan’s $13-18MM projection. It’s a good keep for the Giants, as Eluemunor has provided steady-if-not-spectacular line play over his two-year contract with them. Entering his age-32 season, the Giants will likely start trying to find succession plans in the next year or so.

Duggan says he’d bet on the high end of that. Of New York’s three main free agents, Eluemunor is the one that they still seem to have some chance of retaining. Coming off a two-year, $14 million bargain contract, Eluemunor figures to strike it big in free agency as one of the few tackles of renown on the market.

Right tackle Evan Neal is questionable with a hip issue. Head coach Brian Daboll called both week to week on Wednesday. It’s safe to assume Eluemunor won’t play through the doubtful tag while Neal appears to be on the wrong side fo questionable given Daboll’s comments. Drew Lock will be an easy target for the Saints’ pass-rush on Sunday.

Giants head coach Brian Daboll called Neal and left tackle Jermaine Eluemunor week to week with hip and quad injuries. Drew Lock will be behind backups at both tackle spots this week and possibly for the rest of the season.

Per ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, Jermaine Eluemunor is going to play right tackle with Van Roten at right guard. That means Evan Neal is the odd man out. The former top-10 pick is currently on the PUP list and doesn’t appear to have a role in the New York offense. Van Roten started all 17 games for the Raiders last year and is a solid addition for a team that fielded one of the league’s worst offensive lines in 2023.