Andrew Thomas was the first of six offensive tackles taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but the No. 4 overall pick didn't keep tabs of the others in their first season.
Not even when the Giants got a close-up look in their games against the Browns, who took Jedrick Wills at No. 10, and the Buccaneers, who selected Tristan Wirfs 13th overall. Meanwhile, No. 11 pick Mekhi Becton played next door with the Jets.
"For me, I look at it as running my own race," Thomas said after his first season. "I want all those guys to be successful obviously, but for me, I want to be the player I can be, the best player I can be for the Giants, for my teammates. And that's what I'm working to be."
Life for a rookie is tough enough in the NFL; the burden for a rookie left tackle is even greater. That's true even in an ideal setting.
Now, add in the unprecedented circumstances surrounding the coronavirus, which led to the opt out of incumbent left tackle Nate Solder, and the mid-season coaching change at his position from Marc Colombo to Dave DeGuglielmo. Thomas wasn't the only one going through it. Along with Shane Lemieux and Matt Peart, they became the first Giants' team to start three rookie offensive linemen in the same season since 2003.
"I love this group," Thomas said. "We went through a lot this year with COVID, different position coaches, not playing the way we wanted to as a unit, and we stuck together. We continued to fight, continued to push. I'm excited to play with this group. It's definitely going to be a little bit different coming into next year and not being a rookie – understanding what's going on, what it's like, so I'm excited for it."
They were part of general manager Dave Gettleman's plan to rebuild the trenches over the past few years.
"We've got some really nice, young pieces," Gettleman said during his season-ending press conference. "Nick Gates stepped in there. He'd never played offensive center before. We drafted Will [Hernandez] and Shane Lemieux. You have [Kevin] Zeitler and Andrew Thomas who acquitted himself very well when he had that rough patch and then he got himself rolling again. I think this offensive line can compete. You can cherry pick here, cherry pick there, in terms of which game you want to pick and how the offense did. The offensive line showed very good progress. They're big, they're young, they're strong and they're tough and smart. This O-line has a chance to be pretty damn good."
Individually, Thomas admitted his rookie year didn't start the way he wanted. But he said he just put his head down, shut out the noise, and focused on what Joe Judge preached to the team: gradual improvement every day.
His quarterback, who knows a thing or two about the pressure of playing for the Giants, noticed his perseverance.
"I've been extremely impressed with how he's handled it," Daniel Jones said. "That's a tough position to step in and play in the NFL. You're going up against a lot of the best athletes on the field in those pass rushers. You look at who he's faced through the course of the year, and he's faced a lot of good players. For any rookie, it is a little up and down. I think for any young player, you're always learning and you're always improving. I felt like that's been his approach throughout this whole season. He's learned every week, he's continued to attack the practice, attack meetings. His learning process has been one he's really attacked. He's done a good job with that, and his approach every day has been the same. I've been impressed with him. I think he's going to be a great player."
After facing players such as T.J. Watt, Khalil Mack, Aaron Donald, and Chase Young to start his career, Thomas learned quickly the difference between college and the pros.
"Those rushers study you," he said. "They know your sets, they know your hand placements, all those things. And if you make one small mistake, it can tumble into a snowball effect and be a bad game for you. That's been the biggest thing I've learned so far.
"The biggest [improvement] for me is making it muscle memory, the things I've learned over the year, to make them natural so I don't have to think about them. It just naturally happens. That's going to be the biggest thing – focusing on simple things, just my stance, simple things like hand placement, things like that just to make sure that next year when I come around, those things are ingrained in me."
View some of the best photos of the Giants' rookies throughout the 2020 season as the team enters the offseason.
OT Andrew Thomas
S Xavier McKinney
OT Matt Peart
CB Darnay Holmes
G Shane Lemieux
LB Cam Brown
LB Carter Coughlin
LB T.J. Brunson
LB Tae Crowder
WR Austin Mack
DB Madre Harper
DE Niko Lalos
OL Kyle Murphy (recently signed off Giants practice squad, where he spent the first nine weeks of the season)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium onOctober 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) during a week 1 regular season Monday Night football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium on September 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) during a week 3 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on September 27h, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) protects the passer during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 37-34. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants tackle Andrew Thomas (78) prepares for the snap during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) during an NFL regular season football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Philadelphia. The Eagles won, 22-21. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants offensive lineman Abdrew Thomas (78) blocks during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers defeated the Giants 25-23. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) during a NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday Nov. 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) blocks during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 22-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) makes a move to block on the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants 22-21. (Perry Knotts via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) catches the ball in the endzone during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 37-34. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants offensive lineman Andrew Thomas (78) blocks during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the Giants 17-9. (Greg Trott via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) lines up on the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 37-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants offensive lineman Andrew Thomas (78) blocks during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the Giants 17-9. (Greg Trott via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) in action against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
New York Giants tight end Levine Toilolo (85) and Nick Gates (65) celebrate with Andrew Thomas (78) who caught a pass for a two-point conversion in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
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New York Giants offensive lineman Andrew Thomas is pictured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. The Giants won 17-12. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) in action during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) in action during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday Dec.13, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) warmups up prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) leaves the tunnel before a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday Dec.13, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) runs in pursuit during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 17-12. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
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New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Monday August 24, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Sunday August 16, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Wednesday August 19, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) during a NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday Oct.18, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants tackle Matt Peart (74) blocks during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
New York Giants tackle Matt Peart (74) blocks during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
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New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) during a week 3 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on September 27h, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium on October 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) and tackle Matt Peart (74) before a week 3 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on September 27h, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive lineman Matt Peart (74) blocks during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers defeated the Giants 25-23. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) during a training camp scrimmage at Met Life Stadium on Friday August 28, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) in action during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) walks towards the sideline during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. Rams won 17-9. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) battles with Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) during an NFL game, Monday, Nov. 02, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers beat the Giants 25-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) battles with Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) during an NFL game, Monday, Nov. 02, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers beat the Giants 25-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) signals prior to the play during an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 02, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers beat the Giants 25-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (5) is high-fived by New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) after making a field goal during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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New York Giants tackle Matt Peart (77) prepares to block during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 17-12. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
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New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Peart (74) during a week 10 regular season football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on November 15th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants' Darnay Holmes (30) jumps on a loose ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
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New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) in action during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
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New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) celebrates during an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 02, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers beat the Giants 25-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) during a week 3 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on September 27h, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) during a week 3 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on September 27h, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) breaks up a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) lines up against Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) during an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive back Darnay Holmes (30) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the Giants 17-9. (Greg Trott via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) lines up against San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (15) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) on the line of scrimmage during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 37-34. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) warmups up prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants defensive back Darnay Holmes (30) celebrates with teammates after making an interception during the second half an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. The Giants won 17-12. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
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New York Giants defensive back Darnay Holmes is pictured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. The Giants won 17-12. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
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New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) hits Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) as he throws a pass during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) intercepts a ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Seattle. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 17-12. (Alika Jenner via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) during a week 10 regular season football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on November 15th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) hits Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) as he throws a pass during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) during a NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday Nov. 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
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New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) blocks during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
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New York Giants offensive lineman Shane Lemieux (66) blocks during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers defeated the Giants 25-23. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) blocks during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) blocks during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants offensive guard Shane Lemieux (66) in action during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
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New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) during a training camp scrimmage at Met Life Stadium on Friday August 28, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) during a week 10 regular season football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on November 15th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
New York Giants offensive guard Shane Lemieux in action against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer)
New York Giants offensive guard Shane Lemieux (66) and quarterback Daniel Jones (8) react to a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) look on before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
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New York Giants guard Shane Lemieux (66) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium on October 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) and defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrate during an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 02, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers beat the Giants 25-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
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New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium on October 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) during a training camp scrimmage at Met Life Stadium on Friday August 28, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) prepares for the snap during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) in action against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) and New York Giants running back Elijhaa Penny (39) celebrate during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Landover, Md. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20 (Amanda Bowen via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium on October 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) in action on defense against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants defeated the Bengals 19-17. (Joe Robbins via AP)
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New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) applies pressure to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during a NFL football game Sunday Nov. 15, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants' Carter Coughlin (49) before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants 22-21. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
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New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) prepares for the kickoff during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
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New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) runs down field during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 37-34. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) in action during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) during a training camp scrimmage at Met Life Stadium on Friday August 28, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
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New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) in action during an NFL football game Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) in action during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) during a week 15 regular season football game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on December 20th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin reacts after a sack during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. The Giants won 17-12. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Seattle. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 17-12. (Alika Jenner via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin is pictured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. The Giants won 17-12. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin walks on the field against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer)
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) pressures Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Seattle. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 17-12. (Alika Jenner via AP)
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New York Giants linebacker T.J. Brunson (35) makes a move on the field in kick coverage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants 22-21. (Perry Knotts via AP)
New York Giants linebacker T.J. Brunson (35) prepares for the snap during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
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New York Giants linebacker T.J. Brunson (35) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Friday August 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker T.J. Brunson (35) during a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants linebacker T.J. Brunson (35) during a training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Sunday August 16, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) wraps up Washington Football Team wide receiver Isaiah Wright (83) during a week 6 regular season football game at MetLife Stadium onOctober 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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Tae Crowder (48)
Tae Crowder (48)
Julian Love (20), Madre Harper (45), Tae Crowder (48), Jabrill Peppers (21)
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) drops into coverage during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 37-34. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium on October 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Tae Crowder (48)
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) returns a fumble for a touchdown during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium onOctober 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) during a week 3 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on September 27h, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) returns a fumble for a touchdown during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium onOctober 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) during a week 3 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on September 27h, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) on the line of scrimmage during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 37-34. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Tae Crowder (48)
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) returns a fumble for a touchdown during a NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday Oct.18, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) forces Washington Football Team wide receiver Isaiah Wright (83) out of bounds during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct.18, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 20-19. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Tae Crowder (48)
Tae Crowder (48)
Tae Crowder (48)
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Julian Love (20), Tae Crowder (48)
Tae Crowder (48), Logan Ryan (23)
Tae Crowder (48)
Blake Martinez (54), Tae Crowder (48)
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Tae Crowder (48)
Tae Crowder (48), Carter Coughlin (49)
Tae Crowder (48)
Tae Crowder (48)
Tae Crowder (48)
Tae Crowder (48)
Tae Crowder (48)
Tae Crowder (48)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) is brought down by New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) and defensive end B.J. Hill (95) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 27-13. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Tae Crowder (48)
Tae Crowder (48)
New York Giants wide receiver Austin Mack (81) in action during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Austin Mack (81)
Philadelphia Eagles' Avonte Maddox (29) tackles New York Giants' Austin Mack (81) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Daniel Jones (8), Austin Mack (81)
Austin Mack (81)
Austin Mack (81)
Austin Mack (81)
New York Giants wide receiver Austin Mack (81) breaks from the line during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Austin Mack (81)
New York Giants wide receiver Austin Mack (81) in action during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Austin Mack (81) runs down field against Washington Football Team cornerback Ronald Darby (23) in the first half of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Austin Mack (81)
Austin Mack (81)
New York Giants wide receiver Austin Mack (81) in action during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
New York Giants wide receiver Austin Mack (81) makes a catch during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants 22-21. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Daniel Jones (8), Austin Mack (81)
New York Giants wide receiver Austin Mack stands on the field against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer)
Austin Mack (81)
Sterling Shepard (87), Austin Mack (81)
New York Giants wide receiver Austin Mack (81) in action during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Austin Mack (81)
Austin Mack (81)
New York Giants wide receiver Austin Mack (81) plays the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Austin Mack (81)
New York Giants wide receiver Austin Mack (81) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Austin Mack (81)
Austin Mack (81)
Austin Mack (81)
Austin Mack (81)
New York Giants cornerback Madre Harper (45) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants cornerback Madre Harper (45) prepares for the snap during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Madre Harper (45)
Madre Harper (45)
Madre Harper (45)
Madre Harper (45)
Madre Harper (45)
Madre Harper (45)
Madre Harper (45)
New York Giants cornerback Madre Harper (45) and linebacker Carter Coughlin (49) wait for the kickoff during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Giants 37-34. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Madre Harper (45) in coverage during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants 22-21. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Madre Harper (45)
Madre Harper (45)
New York Giants cornerback Madre Harper (45) sprints downfield during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, MD. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Madre Harper (45)
New York Giants cornerback Madre Harper (45) stands on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Seattle. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 17-12. (Alika Jenner via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Madre Harper jogs on the field against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer)
Madre Harper (45)
Defensive back Madre Harper #45 of the New York Giants prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
New York Giants cornerback Madre Harper (45) warmups up prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Madre Harper (45)
New York Giants cornerback Madre Harper (45) warmups up prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants won 19-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
New York Giants defensive end Niko Lalos (57) celebrates with teammates after he recovered a fumble by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (not shown) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Niko Lalos (57)
Niko Lalos (57)
Niko Lalos (57)
Niko Lalos (57)
Isaac Yiadom (27), Dalvin Tomlinson (94), Niko Lalos (57), Tae Crowder (48), Darnay Holmes (30), David Mayo (55), Leonard Williams (99), Dexter Lawrence (97)
Isaac Yiadom (27), Niko Lalos (57), Dalvin Tomlinson (94), Leonard Williams (99)
Niko Lalos (57)
New York Giants defensive end Niko Lalos in action against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer)
Cam Brown (47), Niko Lalos (57)
Niko Lalos (57)
New York Giants defensive end Niko Lalos is pictured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. The Giants won 17-12. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Niko Lalos (57)
New York Giants players celebrate after an interception by defensive lineman Niko Lalos (57) during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants defeated the Bengals 19-17. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Niko Lalos (57)
Niko Lalos (57)
Niko Lalos (57)
Niko Lalos (57)
New York Giants defensive end Niko Lalos (57) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Niko Lalos looks on against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer)
New York Giants defensive end Niko Lalos (57) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
New York Giants linebacker Niko Lalos (57) displays that he recovered a fumble during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 17-12. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
