The New York Giants and offensive tackle Andrew Thomas have reached an settlement on a rookie contract as coaching camp continues to draw nearer.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Thomas and the Giants reached an agreement on a four-year, $32.345 million deal. It includes a signing bonus of $21.1 million, consistent with Rapoport.
With Thomas now signed, 29 of the 32 first-round draft picks have signed their first NFL contracts. Only Joe Burrow (first overall to the Cincinnati Bengals), Jordyn Brooks (twenty seventh total to the Seattle Seahawks) and Isaiah Wilson (29th total to the Tennessee Titans) haven't begun to sign their rookie deals.
Over the previous two weeks, a plethora of 2020 draft alternatives signed their rookie contracts. The vast majority of 2020 draft selections are actually underneath contract as teams prepare for the beginning of training camp.
Thomas was once drafted fourth total via the Giants. The former Georgia star used to be the primary offensive lineman selected in a category that used to be extraordinarily deep in that house.
Five different offensive tackles have been taken within the first round: Jedrick Wills (tenth general to the Cleveland Browns), Mekhi Becton (eleventh general to the New York Jets), Tristan Wirfs (13th general to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Austin Jackson (18th total to the Miami Dolphins) and the aforementioned Wilson.
RELATED: Michael Thomas & George Kittle Top "Madden 21" Wide Receiver, Tight End Ratings
Thomas, who used to be earned First-team All-SEC honors in 2018 and 2019, joins a Giants offense that comes with famous person working back Saquon Barkley and second-year quarterback Daniel Jones. The Giants allowed 43 sacks closing season, but they've each explanation why to imagine that Thomas will enhance that unit here in 2020.
The Giants have overlooked the playoffs in every of the last three years. They overhauled their coaching personnel after the regular season, firing head coach Pat Shurmur. They hired former New England Patriots special groups coordinator Joe Judge as his replacement, and former Dallas Cowboys head trainer Jason Garrett was once employed because the offensive coordinator.
If the Giants are to turn things round in 2020, the offense as an entire should reinforce. Having Thomas within the fold will go a ways in attaining that goal.
ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tbTEq6CcoJWowW%2BvzqZmrKifp8G0ecSnq56qpJa2r7nEp6tomZ6Zv6bDjK2fqKWRqHq0tcanqmZrYmKAdYGMpqClpJmku26%2Bzqiiop1dmbKiuIywoK2gXZy2orrTrGY%3D