Giants Host Free Agent That ‘Would Make a Lot of Sense’ to Sign

The New York Giants aren’t done scouring the free agent market ahead of 2024 training camp, as the team is reportedly hosting veteran guard Greg Van Roten on an official “visit” according to ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler.

 

NFL insider Josina Anderson later clarified that this free agent visit will occur on Monday, July 22, the same day Fowler reported its existence.

Van Roten is a former 71-game starter at the professional level. He spent the past year in Las Vegas with new Giants offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo, putting together one of his better seasons with a 75.3 grade overall on Pro Football Focus over 1,025 snaps.

NorthJersey.com reporter Art Stapleton also acknowledged that Van Roten would be strong competition for Aaron Stinnie in that top backup guard spot behind Jermaine Eluemunor and Jon Runyan Jr. That becomes a really crucial role if Evan Neal struggles in camp or is slowed working his way back from injury — since Eluemunor would likely move to right tackle in this scenario.

“If Greg Van Roten is signed, GVR becomes that [third guard] and could be a sign [the] Giants are protecting themselves even more should Evan Neal falter or not be healthy,” Stapleton reacted. Adding: “Good to have experienced options when you relied on developmental options that were not up to the jobs last season. Different approach that might not have the higher ceiling, but absolutely the higher floor.”