​The New York Giants are gearing up for training camp alongside the rest of the NFC East. This marks the fifth offensive position group in the NFC East Grading series, with only the quarterback position left to be graded. It’s the long-awaited return of the series. Currently, the Eagles lead with 27 points, the Giants follow at 25, Dallas has 10, and Washington sits at 18. The scoring system assigns four points to the best positional group and one point to the weakest. Now, let’s dive into the interior offensive line in the NFC East.
The interior line for Washington features an experienced unit built around Sam Cosmi, Nick Allegretti, and Chris Paul, with Andrew Wylie serving as the swing interior lineman. Allegretti and Wylie—both former Kansas City Chiefs—bring veteran savvy to the line. Allegretti is making his return from injury and a down season, while Wylie started for Cosmi during Cosmi’s return from a 2024 ACL tear. Cosmi remains a solid contributor and should perform at a higher level a year removed from his injury. Chris Paul had his strongest season to date, yielding just 17 pressures and two sacks across 926 total snaps. Yet, as a unit, the line lacks power and leans on veteran depth. The addition of Francis Mauigoa tipped the scales in favor of giving the Giants two points over Washington, though New York’s interior line figures to look markedly different after the 2026 season.
Points: 1
For New York, Jon Runyan Jr., John Michael Schmitz, Francis Mauigoa, Daniel Faalele, Evan Neal, Joshua Ezeudu, Lucas Patrick, Jake Kubas, and Aaron Stinnie comprise the interior mix. Runyan Jr. and Schmitz may be near the end of their time with the Giants, as it’s likely that John Harbaugh and Greg Roman will pursue more players with Mauigoa’s archetype—big, brute blockers who anchor at the point of attack. Mauigoa will slide inside to right guard, with Jermaine Eluemunor retained to bolster interior power the team hasn’t enjoyed in some time. Nevertheless, Runyan Jr. and Schmitz both display below-average power but possess solid footwork and technique. They’re effective contributors, though not elite performers.
Points: 2
New York did not re-sign Greg Van Roten for depth. The veteran, who performed competently last season, remains a free agent, while the Giants did bring back Evan Neal, Joshua Ezeudu, and Aaron Stinnie to fuel a depth competition that also includes Jake Kubas. Lucas Patrick will replace Austin Schlottmann, and Daniel Faalele was signed by the coaching staff to compete for depth as well. The Giants have solid interior depth, but none of the options are guaranteed to play consistently at a high level.
Points: 2
Overall, the interior offensive line picture for the NFC East shows a mix of seasoned veterans and promising young players, with each team weighing the balance between power at the point of attack and the development needed to reach a higher level of consistency. As training camp unfolds, expectations will sharpen around which combinations can pair cohesively to deliver better interior protection and run-blocking efficiency.