The Giants on Tuesday exercised Andrew Thomas’ fifth-year option. The move was a no-brainer, as the 2020 first-rounder has become one of the league’s best left tackles and is a clear offensive staple.
But the move was also a formality. The Giants don’t want Thomas becoming a free agent at any point given what he means to this team – the exercising of the option was a stepping stone toward a lucrative contract extension.
How much could that extension be worth? And when should we expect a new deal to come to fruition?
Resetting the market.