Giants highlight Andrew Thomas as crucial player for upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The New York Giants have ranked left tackle Andrew Thomas as their second most important player for the 2026 season. Thomas has been a key asset, allowing only four sacks in 2022 and just one sack in 2025. However, he has faced injury challenges, playing in only 29 of 51 regular-season games over the last three years. The Giants' performance has suffered significantly without him, going 5-17 without Thomas. To achieve success in 2026, the Giants need him to stay healthy.
- •Thomas ranked as the second most important Giants player for 2026.
- •He was a second-team All-Pro in 2022 and 2025.
- •Thomas allowed only one sack in 13 games last season.
- •The Giants are 5-17 without him over the past three years.
- •To compete effectively in 2026, Thomas needs to maintain his health.
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — Giants’ top 10 most important players: No. 2 — LT Andrew Thomas
"The Giants will cross their fingers and hope the veteran left tackle stays healthy.
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