NFL Free Agency 2024: 15 targets on offense for GM Joe Schoen as NY Giants hit market

Saquon Barkley's uncertain status hangs over any plans the Giants may have to fix this offense.

And make no mistake: general manager Joe Schoen has work to do in order to upgrade a unit that certainly needs fixing.

If Barkley leaves, the Giants will seek to replace him in the backfield, likely at a lesser price, and that will give them more money to attack the offensive line. But if Barkley stays, the Giants may have to recalibrate what they can do at other positions.

The Giants have $38.3 million in available cap space as of March 7, according to Over the Cap.

NFL Free Agency 2024:15 targets on defense for GM Joe Schoen as NY Giants hit market

Here is a look at 15 potential targets on offense for Schoen and the Giants to pursue as the negotiating period opens 12 p.m. Monday and lasts until the start of league year Wednesday at 4 p.m.:

Mike Onwenu, G/T

Onwenu would probably be my No. 1 target. He's the best insurance option for Evan Neal with the ability to start at right guard or right tackle if Neal falters. He is ascending and has history with new offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo.

Jermaine Eluemunor, T

Eluemenor can also give the Giants' coverage with Evan Neal. He has experience playing guard and tackle, and might be best as a swing tackle. Played his best with Bricillo in Las Vegas.

Robert Hunt, G

Hunt, 27, has improved every year of his career, topping out at a 77.1 grade in 2023. That would make him the sixth-highest graded guard in the NFL for Pro Football Focus.

Kevin Dotson, G

Dotson was traded by the Steelers to the Rams last offseason and followed with a breakout campaign in 2023 (84.3 overall grade from Pro Football Focus; 88.3 run blocking grade-second-best in the league). If he doesn't re-sign with the Rams, Dotson would be an option for both guard spots.

UPDATED: Dotson did, in fact, re-sign with the Rams, reportedly agreeing to a three-year, $48 million deal with $32 million guaranteed.

Jonah Jackson, G

At 27, Jackson has developed into one of the more underappreciated left guards in the league. He played four years at Rutgers and finished his college career at Ohio State.

Jon Runyon Jr., G

Runyon has youth (age 26) and experience (50 starts over the last three seasons) on his side. The son of the former Eagles standout left tackle who waged gridiron battle with Michael Strahan for years would make for a fun story with Big Blue.

Zack Moss, RB

Schoen and coach Brian Daboll were in Buffalo when Moss was drafted in the third round in 2020. He has carried for 2,076 yards on 484 carries with 14 touchdowns over 53 games and 11 starts throughout his career, including a surprisingly productive campaign in Jonathan Taylor's absence - and even when Taylor returned - with the Colts last year. 

Devin Singletary, RB

Singletary also has a history with Schoen and Daboll. He set a career-high mark with 898 rushing yards and scored four touchdowns with the Texans on a one-year, $2.75 million deal this past offseason.

Tony Pollard, RB

This one here is a sleeper if Barkley moves on and the Cowboys look for what they believe would be an upgrade. Pollard is an outstanding receiving back and, despite being criticized for last season, he rushed for more than 1,000 yards.

D’Andre Swift, RB

Maybe teams won't be able to win a Super Bowl moving forward without a Swift on their side.

Swift found a new level to his game with the Eagles, and the Giants could do plenty worse. He should be a cost-effective option in a remade offensive rushing attack.

Gus Edwards, RB

Could the "Gus Bus" be rumbling back to Jersey? Well, it's an interesting piece to the puzzle if Barkley leaves with Edwards, who played his final college season at Rutgers in 2018 after spending four years at Miami. The 28-year-old should be an affordable option to use as a compliment with another back.

Gabe Davis, WR

I think the Giants shy away from the free agent receiving market, but if they want one, this is the one I believe they'd want. Schoen played a big role in the drafting of Davis. He has fought through inconsistency since Daboll left, but if they think he can be a playmaker, it could be in play.

Mike Gesicki, TE

We all know the story about Gesicki growing up a Giants fan. He was a potential target last year before he went to New England, and that did not work out for him. Now, with Darren Waller contemplating retirement, the Giants might be wise to add a proven pass catcher to their offense.

Ryan Tannehill, QB

At 35, Tannehill would make for an interesting acquisition to compete with Daniel Jones for a year, especially if the Giants draft a rookie quarterback. He started 63 games and won 39 with the Titans, leading them to the playoffs for three consecutive seasons from 2019 to 2021.

Russell Wilson, QB

On the surface, this seems ridiculous, right? The Giants signing Wilson to compete with Daniel Jones for the starting job while also drafting a quarterback to eventually be QB1 would admittedly be stunning. But the reality is, Wilson will likely head to his next team on a one-year veteran minimum deal with the Broncos paying millions to have him off the team. The Steelers appear to be the early favorites for Wilson, but hey - if the price is right, with the way the Giants' QBs got injured last year, maybe you can get something for Wilson if he is forced to play.