March 12, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET

The New York Giants have secured the services of right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor on a three-year contract worth $39 million, including $26 million guaranteed.

The deal, agreed to earlier this week, was officially signed by Eluemunor on Thursday at the team’s facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The 31-year-old veteran, who joined the Giants in 2024 on a two-year, $14 million contract, proved to be a dependable starter over the past two seasons.

In 2025, Eluemunor appeared in all 16 games, logging more than 1,000 snaps while allowing just 19 pressures and four sacks, ranking 20th among 89 tackles in pass-blocking efficiency, per Pro Football Focus.

The Giants fended off interest from the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns, who pursued Eluemunor aggressively—the Browns even viewed him as a potential starting left tackle. Despite the competition, he chose to remain in New York, describing the deal as modest but exactly where he wanted to be.

Eluemunor has started all 31 games played for the Giants since arriving, providing valuable continuity to the offensive line.

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Upon arriving to sign the contract, Eluemunor made a statement by wearing a custom-made suit. During a Zoom call with beat writers, he explained the significance of the choice.

“It means a lot. It’s something I’ve been working towards my entire career, and I just wanted to show them that it’s, this isn’t just another day for me, it’s a combination of all the days I put in, all the hard work I put in,” he said. “I truly just wanted to show just how important this is. And I feel like you put on suits for important events, and this truly is an important event, and I just wanted to show whoever, like the fans, the coaches, anyone in the building, just how much this meant to me and how much I truly appreciate this.

“I feel like you have to dress for the occasion. Not everyone may do it, but for me, I truly think that it was appropriate for this situation and the day. And it’s a huge day for me and my family and I wanted to show that through the suit.”

Eluemunor reflected on his journey.

“I’ve been open about my story where I’ve been cut, traded, put on the p-squad, cut, benched, and I’ve been through all these different things that not a lot of players get to this position I’m in right now,” he said.

Eluemunor added that he had the suit tailored in New Jersey by a specialist who works with NFL players, arranging it before free agency while vacationing in St. Lucia.

“I hit up my tailor and I said, ‘Hey, God willing, I’m going to sign the biggest contract of my life, and I want a suit that matches the occasion,'” he said.

Eluemunor emphasized gratitude for the opportunity, noting the moment’s importance to him and his family, who were right there with him on the inside of his custom suit.

“I’m really grateful for it,” he said.

Eluemunor made a statement with his play in 2025, and he made another statement on Thursday. He truly embraces everything it means to be a Giant.