The New York Giants have officially signed veteran offensive guard Brandon Scherff, a five-time Pro Bowler and former All-Pro, in a move aimed at solidifying a struggling offensive line ahead of the 2025 NFL season.
The signing comes amid growing pressure on general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll to deliver results, with both their futures — along with several players and staff — on the line this season.
Scherff, who turns 33 in December, brings elite experience and stability to a unit that ranked near the bottom of the league in pass protection last season. Despite his age, he remains highly effective, having allowed zero sacks across 592 pass-blocking snaps with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2024.
His durability, technique, and leadership are expected to provide an immediate upgrade at the right guard position, an area of concern for New York throughout the past year.
The Giants entered the offseason needing serious help along the offensive front. Although they added some depth in free agency and selected Marcus Mbow in the fifth round of the NFL Draft, analysts still viewed the line as a liability.
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With Scherff now in the fold, the team adds a proven starter to complement Andrew Thomas at left tackle and John Michael Schmitz Jr. at center, potentially giving New York a more cohesive and reliable interior unit.
Financially, the move required careful maneuvering. The Giants, who had just under $6 million in cap space before the signing, reportedly restructured contracts and may have released or reworked deals with existing veterans to accommodate Scherff’s cap hit. Details of the contract have not been fully disclosed, but early reports suggest it’s a short-term deal with incentives, minimizing long-term risk for the franchise.
Scherff’s arrival intensifies the competition at right guard, where veterans like Greg Van Roten, undrafted rookie Jake Kubas, and even former first-round tackle Evan Neal were all expected to compete for the starting role.
With Scherff now the clear front-runner, those players may shift into backup or swing roles, providing valuable depth that the Giants have lacked in recent years.
This signing signals that the Giants are not content with a slow rebuild — they intend to compete now. For a team facing a daunting schedule and mounting internal pressure, Scherff offers much-needed stability and a renewed sense of urgency.
Whether this move pays off in wins remains to be seen, but New York has clearly taken a decisive step to protect its quarterback and give its offense a fighting chance in 2025
