Runyan’s extension reportedly includes $21.5 million guaranteed, and is a higher average annual value than the three-year, $30 million contract Runyan signed with the Giants in 2024.
Runyan receiving an extension like this could be considered a shocking development.
The 29-year-old entered the spring in the final year of his contract. Many figured this would be his final season with the Giants, and that he would face a challenge for his starting left guard job.
Instead, Runyan took almost every snap in the spring and summer as the first-team left guard. Daniel Faalele, thought to be a Runyan challenger after four years playing for John Harbaugh with the Baltimore Ravens, was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Josh Ezeudu was also traded. Evan Neal was cut.
Runyan has a connection to the Harbaugh family. He played four seasons at Michigan for Jim Harbaugh, John’s brother.
The Giants now have every starting offensive lineman except center John Michael Schmitz signed beyond this season. They also have two young backup offensive linemen they like in Marcus Mbow and J.C. Davis.