The New York Giants’ head coach, Brian Daboll, faces a pivotal fourth season as their head coach with his job on the line. If the team exceeds expectations and makes it to the playoffs, he will more than likely keep his job heading into 2026. However, if the Giants underperform as they did in the past two seasons, chances are Daboll will get fired after the end of the 2025 season.
Their head coach isn’t the only person in New York facing a make-or-break season.
The New York Giants’ former No. 7 pick faces a pivotal season
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Aug 21, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants offensive lineman Evan Neal (73) during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports
So far, Evan Neal has had a very disappointing start to his NFL career and has not lived up to the early expectations and the high draft pick. He has struggled when he plays and has not been able to stay healthy in his first three seasons, missing 22 out of 51 regular-season games with an MCL sprain and ankle injuries. Because of his struggles on the football field and to stay healthy, the Giants declined his 5th-year option for the 2026 season. Neal will hit free agency next offseason and has one year to figure it out.
Also Read: 5th-Year Option Predictions for the 2022 NFL Draft Class: Picks 1-8
How does a position change sound?
The New York Giants confirmed a position change
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Oct 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants offensive tackle Evan Neal (73) arrives at the stadium to play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN NFL Nation,Evan Neal switched positions during OTAs, converting from right tackle to guard with an opportunity to compete for a starting job. As Raanan points out, he worked out at left guard on Wednesday and received second-team reps. The last time Neal played at left guard was in 2019, during his time with the Alabama Crimson Tide.
The #Giants had Evan Neal at left guard during OTAs as he makes the switch from right tackle. A move that has been in the works for months.
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) May 28, 2025
Given the recent success of players moving from tackle to guard, i.e., Mekhi Becton, many Giants fans are excited about the transition.
New York Giants Fans react to the position change
New York Giants fans are shown late in the fourth quarter during the 14-11 loss against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, December 8, 2024, in East Rutherford. © Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
New York Giants fans are shown late in the fourth quarter during the 14-11 loss against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, December 8, 2024, in East Rutherford. © Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Yes!
— Gridiron Media (@Gridiron_Media_) May 28, 2025
Been saying this for awhile, his natural position was LT, it only made sense for them to put him in at LG.
— Rodrigo Velasquez (@NygBlitz1972) May 28, 2025
👀👀👀👀👀
— NygDom😈🚀 (@NygDom9) May 28, 2025
this might be the move! hopefully he goes there and shows the talent everyone thought he had when we drafted him!
— Anime Explained (@NarutoExplained) May 28, 2025
YESSSSS
— Big Blueski (@BigBlueskii) May 28, 2025
Awesome, can we get an update on his work on the left side please?
— Brian Howard🇺🇸 (@lyricalb83) May 28, 2025
Should have been in the works for years
— Timmah (@Hallsey9918) May 28, 2025
LETS GO EVAN
— probowlgano (@probowlgano) May 28, 2025
This sounds like good news to me evan neal is going be the next Mekhi becton
— Frank Stange (@FrankStang96230) May 28, 2025
Stick him next to AT and watch him bloom…
— HRV (@HudsonRiverView) May 28, 2025
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