The New York Giants had a busy start to the new league year. General manager Joe Schoen spent money on Shane Bowen’s defense and retained a few key contributors on offense from previous seasons. Yet, with the draft just over a month and a half away, New York still has holes to fill beyond just adding depth.
NFL Network’s Gregg Rosenthal updated his top 101 free agents of 2025 to reflect the available players. His top-ranked player available is wide receiver Amari Cooper, who he ranked 11th overall heading into free agency. Twenty-five players are still available on the list of 101 total. Here are three (or more) who the Giants should pursue.
1) A quarterback…or two
The Giants have to figure out their quarterback situation. Tommy DeVito is the lone signal caller on the roster. Everyone from Schoen to the janitor at 1925 Giants Drive understands the importance of the quarterback situation, especially after the disastrous 2024 season.
There are three available quarterbacks on Rosenthal’s list: Aaron Rodgers, Jameis Winston, and Russell Wilson. All three should be on the Giants’ radar. Rodgers is presumably waiting and hoping for the Minnesota Vikings to sign him, which would complete the 360 Favre Arch. Pittsburgh is also vying for Rodgers’ skill set.
New York is stuck twiddling its thumbs until Rodgers’ situation unfolds, for the future Hall of Famer still offers Schoen the best chance to compete realistically in 2025. Rodgers may also be attempting to pit the Giants and Steelers against each other for more guaranteed money in 2026, as Big Blue Interactive suggests.
Regardless, the Giants must cross their t’s and dot their i’s to ensure their quarterback room is not barren heading into the draft. Jameis Winston’s volatility doesn’t seem to mesh with Brian Daboll’s style, but I would advocate for the veteran based on his peaks, although his valleys are low.
Wilson is another option the Giants should consider, albeit with some hesitation. If New York misses on Rodgers — and possibly even if they sign Rodgers — they should double dip in the free agent market if possible. Wilson plus Winston; Winston plus someone not on Rosenthal’s list, like Joe Flacco or Carson Wentz.
New York will likely add a quarterback with one of their first two picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. The room must be stable and have an environment that can maximize the rookie’s potential while being competent enough to operate independently of the rookie successfully. A combination of these three quarterbacks and players like Joe Flacco, who did visit the Giants, give New York a puncher’s chance at developing that atmosphere.
2) Brandon Scherff, OG
The former Washington and Jacksonville interior offensive lineman was a star tackle at Iowa who would immediately upgrade the Giants’ right guard position. Almost every snap of his professional career — dating back to 2015 when Washington selected him fifth overall — has been at right guard. He’s played more than 1,000 snaps in three consecutive seasons and has allowed less than 20 pressures in each of the last two seasons.
Scherff is one of the better—more stable—guards in the NFL. The 33-year-old was First-Team All-Pro in 2020 and is a five-time Pro Bowler. Spotrac.com has his market value set at $6.7 million average annual value, which seems incredibly low. I have to imagine he’ll earn more than what the Giants essentially gave to James Hudson III. Still, he would immediately improve the offensive line and give the Giants a reliable starting five with quality depth.
3) Teven Jenkins, OG
Ladies and gentlemen, we’re doubling up on guards here. Jenkins is 27 years old and has played significant snaps at both left and right guard, although more recently on the left side. After a sub-optimal start to his career, Jenkins has been steady-Eddie for three consecutive seasons, surrendering just 46 pressures and nine sacks in over 1,000 pass-blocking snaps for the Chicago Bears. Jenkins’ trajectory is headed upward, and his ceiling remains untouched, making him desirable for 2025 and beyond.
