The New York Giants have secured one of their franchise cornerstones through the 2029 season after locking up left tackle Andrew Thomas with a long-term contract extension on Wednesday morning.
The team has since confirmed the signing, and according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Thomas’ deal is for five years and is worth $117.5 million, with a whopping $67 million guaranteed.
While Thomas’ annual average ($23.5 million) did not surpass Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil’s ($25 million), it does rank second in the NFL, per Over the Cap.
And, as Schefter notes, the fully guaranteed money in Thomas’ deal is a new record for offensive linemen.
Left tackle Andrew Thomas and the Giants reached agreement on a 5-year, $117.5 million extension that includes an offensive-line record $67M fully guaranteed at signing, tying him to New York through the 2029 season.@JohnThornton of @RocNationSports confirmed the deal to ESPN. pic.twitter.com/FTHq1VFlfL
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 26, 2023
After years of ineptitude along the offensive line, the Giants finally found themselves a rock for the blindside, and Thomas’ rise to one of the best in the sport has helped spur on a resurgence upfront for the franchise.
Here’s a look at how Twitter reacted to the Giants rightly taking care of Thomas.