5 things to know about OL Greg Van Roten
The Giants made a move upfront Tuesday morning as they signed veteran offensive lineman Greg Van Roten.
"He's had experience with Carm (Offensive Line Coach Carmen Bricillo) last year," coach Brian Daboll told reporters before practice Tuesday. "Veteran player. Can see him at play in any three spots that we need inside. Left guard, right guard, center. I haven't seen him yet. He's just getting here now. He'll be out here at practice, just kind of observing for the first day."
Here are five things to know about the team's newest offensive lineman.
1. Van Roten has played in 110 games with 71 starts since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He has started 43 games at right guard, 27 at left guard, and one at center.
He spent two seasons with the Packers (2012-13), three with the Panthers, (2017-19), two with the Jets (2020-21), and one apiece with the Bills (2022) and Raiders (2023). He has also appeared in four career postseason games, two in 2012 with the Packers and two in 2022 with the Bills.
2. The veteran lineman is coming off his best season, as he started all 17 games at right guard for the Raiders, where Carmen Bricillo served as the offensive line coach. Van Roten allowed five sacks and 21 total pressures on 626 pass blocking snaps while committing zero penalties, according to Pro Football Focus. PFF awarded Van Roten with the seventh-highest overall and pass blocking grades among all guards last season.
3. After playing two seasons in the NFL, Van Roten played 32 games across two seasons in the Canadian Football League for the Toronto Argonauts from 2015-16. While playing in the CFL, he started games at center, right guard, right tackle and left tackle. He earned recognition as an Eastern All-Star his first season in the league.
4. Van Roten played four seasons at the University of Pennsylvania (2008-11) prior to entering the NFL. He started in all 30 games over his final three collegiate seasons and earned unanimous All-Ivy honors as a senior. He received Penn's Bednarik Award as a junior and senior, given to the most outstanding offensive and defensive lineman.
Van Roten graduated from the Wharton School with a Bachelor of Science in Economics.
5. He attended Chaminade High School in Mineola, N.Y., and was a team captain as a senior. Van Roten earned New York All-State and All-Catholic High School Football League honors. His father, Thomas, played baseball at St. John's.
View the best photos from the NFL career of offensive lineman Greg Van Roten.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Greg Van Roten (70) lines up against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Las Vegas Raiders guard Greg Van Roten (70) blocks during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Orchard Park, NY. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Las Vegas Raiders guard Greg Van Roten (70) before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday Nov. 12, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Las Vegas Raiders guard Greg Van Roten looks over during warmups before a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo))
Las Vegas Raiders guard Greg Van Roten (70) exits the field after warming up before playing against the Denver Broncos in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. Raiders defeated the Broncos 27-14. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Las Vegas Raiders guard Greg Van Roten (70) against the Denver Broncos of an NFL football game Sunday August 1, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)
Las Vegas Raiders guard Greg Van Roten works out prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Las Vegas Raiders guard Greg Van Roten (70) warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Las Vegas Raiders guard Greg Van Roten (70) reacts during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Orchard Park, NY. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Las Vegas Raiders guard Greg Van Roten (70) plays against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Las Vegas Raiders guard Greg Van Roten (70) leaves the field after warming up against the New York Jets in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Las Vegas, NV. Raiders defeated the Jets 16-12. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Buffalo Bills center Greg Van Roten (75) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Buffalo Bills Greg Van Roten (75) on the sideline with his helmet off while playing the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 8, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Buffalo Bills' Greg Van Roten (75) during the first half of an NFL football game Tennessee Titans Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills guard Greg Van Roten (75) helps clear snow for kicker Tyler Bass' game-winning field goal against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills punter Sam Martin (8) celebrates with guard Greg Van Roten (75) after the game-winning field goal against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Buffalo Bills guard Greg Van Roten (75) gets set on offense against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Buffalo Bills guard Greg Van Roten (75) after an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Buffalo Bills guard Greg Van Roten (75) blocks against Detroit Lions defensive end Isaiah Buggs (96) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Buffalo Bills guard Greg Van Roten (75) warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Buffalo Bills guard Greg Van Roten (75) and quarterback Josh Allen (17) warm up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Buffalo Bills guard Greg Van Roten (75) gets set on offense against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Buffalo Bills guard Greg Van Roten (75) and wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) embrace prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Sep. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Buffalo Bills center Greg Van Roten (75) looks to make a block during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Buffalo Bills center Greg Van Roten (75) walks back to the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
New York Jets offensive guard Greg Van Roten (62) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
New York Jets offensive guard Greg Van Roten (62) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
New York Jets guard Greg Van Roten (62) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) celebrates with Greg Van Roten after a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets guard Greg Van Roten (62) runs on to the field before a NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
New York Jets guard Greg Van Roten (62) blocks against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets guard Greg Van Roten (62) takes the field to face the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets guard Greg Van Roten (62) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets offensive guard Greg Van Roten (62) blocks during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
New York Jets quarterback Mike White, left, celebrates with Greg Van Roten during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Jets guard Greg Van Roten (62) blocks against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets offensive guard Greg Van Roten (62) blocks during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
New York Jets offensive lineman Greg Van Roten (62) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
New York Jets guard Greg Van Roten (62) runs to the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
New York Jets guard Greg Van Roten (62) on the sidelines against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets guard Greg Van Roten (62) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. The Atlanta Falcons won 27-20. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Jets offensive guard Greg Van Roten (62) warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Greg Van Roten of the New York Jets looks to block against the Denver Broncos in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)
New York Jets quarterback Mike White, left, celebrates his two-point conversion with Greg Van Roten during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Jets offensive guard Greg Van Roten (62) blocks during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
New York Jets offensive guard Greg Van Roten (62) on the sideline against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (98) and New York Jets guard Greg Van Roten (62) line up against each other during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New York Jets guard Greg Van Roten (62) walks back to the offensive huddle during an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
New York Jets guard Greg Van Roten (62) blocks against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets offensive guard Greg Van Roten (62) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
New York Jets guard Greg Van Roten (62) takes up his position during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Carolina Panthers offensive guard Greg Van Roten (73) runs onto the field before the start of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers offensive guard Greg Van Roten (73) jogs out of the tunnel and onto the field before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Carolina Panthers offensive guard Greg Van Roten (73) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Carolina Panthers offensive guard Greg Van Roten plays against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Carolina Panthers offensive guard Greg Van Roten (73) lines up against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Carolina Panthers offensive guard Greg Van Roten stretches during warmups of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Carolina Panthers offensive guard Greg Van Roten watches during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Carolina Panthers offensive guard Greg Van Roten (73) lines up against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Carolina Panthers offensive guard Greg Van Roten (73) walks on the field during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Carolina Panthers' Greg Van Roten (73) arrives before practice at training camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., Wednesday, July 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers offensive guard Greg Van Roten (73) and offensive tackle Chris Clark line up in front of quarterback Cam Newton (1) and running back Christian McCaffrey before a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
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