Consistency
Holding The Line: NFC East
Ron Rigney has a look at what players have changed his new team and what that means for his fantasy football consistency!.
The latest changes to the offensive line have had the greatest impact on NFL teams and fantasy football, and Ron Rigney highlights those changes in terms of the consistency of the weapons they protect.
6/16/2026 Edition*
NFC EAST
New York Giants
Additions
Francis Mauigoa, Round 1 Pick 10
J.C. Davis, Round 6 Pick 192
There wasn’t a lot the Giants needed to address from an offensive line standpoint heading into 2026. The group improved significantly and was ranked as a Top-10 unit by PFF.com in 2025. The name of the game was re-signing their own guys and bringing in a top rookie.
Pass blocking was a strength of the Giants’ O-line in 2025, as they finished among the league’s top units. Led by outstanding offensive tackle play from Andrew Thomas on the left and Jermaine Eluemunor on the right, minimizing pressure, especially on rookie Jaxson Dart. Despite the strong tackle play, New York was in the middle to the bottom of the league in most passing categories. Shaky QB play for most of the season, paired with injuries to the WR room, didn’t help things either. The interior offensive line became a focus and should have a hand in the passing game, taking a step forward.
As good as the pass blocking was, the run blocking in New York left a lot to be desired. Overall, PFF.com ranked them 20th in run blocking metrics. Eluemunor was a liability on the right side, as he was ranked 72nd among tackles in run blocking grade. Andrew Thomas, on the left, was one of the best in the league. The team allowed 1.68 yards before contact, as the guard play ranked among the lowest in the league in run blocking. Any yards that were gained on the ground were hard fought.
With the 10th pick acquired from Cincinnati, the Giants addressed the interior line problem with Miami’s Francis Mauigoa, who was one of the draft’s top offensive line prospects. He was also one of the most durable, starting all 42 of his games for the Hurricanes. J.C. Davis was picked later as another monster (6’4” 322) as a depth piece with hopefully more to offer. The Giants made a few moves outside of bringing back their own guys to form a deep offensive line room, but the moves they made should pay dividends as the team rebuilds itself in the image of John Harbaugh.
With the 10th pick acquired from Cincinnati, the Giants addressed the interior line problem with Miami’s Francis Mauigoa, who was one of the draft’s top offensive line prospects. He was also one of the most durable, starting all 42 of his games for the Hurricanes. J.C. Davis was picked later as another monster (6’4” 322) as a depth piece with hopefully more to offer. The Giants made a few moves outside of bringing back their own guys to form a deep offensive line room, but the moves they made should pay dividends as the team rebuilds itself in the image of John Harbaugh.
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Dallas Cowboys
Additions
Matt Hennessy, Free Agent
Drew Shelton, Round 4 Pick 112
Much like the New York Football Giants, them ‘Boys made vast improvements along their offensive line in 2025. According to Sharp Football, the Cowboys’ O-line ranked 16th overall in the league, up from a 28th-place finish in 2024. Also like the Giants, the Cowboys didn’t address the O-line much in the draft or free agency, but they did add a couple of intriguing pieces.
Pass blocking was definitely a weakness for the Cowboys despite an overall improvement. The unit allowed 134 pressures, which was the 21st most in the league. These pressures resulted in just 31 sacks, which is a testament to Dak Prescott’s ability to extend plays and make intelligent reads to compensate. Injuries to interior positions, especially center, as well as weak tackle play, made it much more difficult to gain passing yards than it needed to be.
Run blocking was a different story as the Cowboys paced the entire league with a whopping 6.6-yard average per play. They also finished 9th in the league in rush yards per game, averaging 125.6 with a 4.6 ypc average on run plays. Pounding the rock was their strong suit, and will continue to be with Javonte Williams leading the backfield.
To address the need for depth, former Falcon and 49ers starter Matt Hennessy was brought in and slots in as the backup center on the depth chart, but can play both guard spots as well. Rookie Drew Shelton is listed as the backup right tackle heading into camp, but could push to start at one of the tackle spots, especially if former first-rounder Tyler Guyton doesn’t develop as the front office thought he could. It should be more of the same from the ‘Boys offensive line in 2026, and we could even see some improvement if they stay healthy.
Philadelphia Eagles
Additions
Markel Bell, Round 3 Pick 68
Micah Morris, Round 6 Pick 207
Despite a down season by their usually high standards, Philly’s offensive line finished 2025 ranked 7th overall in PFF.com’s rankings. Their regression can be attributed to both injuries and just some down performances from a usually stout group. The team didn’t bring in anyone via free agency and instead focused on adding depth through the draft, while hoping their already-elite group can get healthy.
The Eagles gave up 35 sacks, the 12th-fewest in the league despite All-Pro Lane Johnson missing 8 games and regression from other standouts, such as Jordan Mailata, who saw a dip in his pass-blocking grade (80.2). The only question mark on the interior was at right guard, with Tyler Steen being the weak link in the passing game (37 pressures). Much like Dak Prescott, Jalen Hurts’ ability to throw balls away and extend plays led to a much smaller sack total than the numbers would indicate.
Run blocking was a bit of a struggle for the unit in 2025. Nagging injuries across the board contributed to the team averaging just 1.87 yards before contact, which was down from a dominant 3.2 mark in 2024. Philly finished with 17 rushing touchdowns in 2025, which was also a significant drop from their 2024 mark of 29. With one of the most dynamic rushing attacks in the league, look for the line to be back healthy and dominant again in 2026.
Bell will provide depth behind both Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata, which is much needed as Johnson missed time and pondered retiring this offseason. Bell is a physical freak (6’9” 346) who went against first-rounders every day at Miami. He figures to be a key piece for this team down the road. Former Georgia Bulldog Micah Morris comes from a storied program as a depth piece who allowed just 1 sack over his time at Georgia. Overall, there weren’t any big moves that needed to be made. It’s just a matter of getting the line healthy and keeping Lane Johnson around for just a bit longer.
Washington Commanders
Additions
Foster Sarell, Free Agent
Matt Gulbin, Round 6 Pick 209
Finishing just outside of the Top-10 in 2025, the Commanders’ offensive line surprisingly overcame injuries and allowed their fewest sacks since 2016 with 37. Laremy Tunsil remained solid at LT, while the rest of the line was a bit of a mix and match for most of the season. The loss of center Tyler Biadasz to the Chargers will be significant, and Washington has decided to address it from within.
Washington relied on strong tackle play to keep its QB’s upright. In addition to Tunsil at LT, rookie Josh Conerly Jr. stepped in at RT and steadily improved the entire season, and didn’t miss one snap at the position. The interior was a matter of finding different combinations, but what they did seemed to work. The modest passing totals were more of a result of Jayden Daniels playing in just seven games due to multiple injuries. This should be one of the more improved passing attacks in the league if health cooperates.
The Commanders were able to run the ball effectively with a 4.7 ypc average as a team, led by Jacory Croskey-Merrit with 805 yards. Kliff Kingsbury’s scheme allowed for the mixing and matching of the offensive line, especially in the interior, to still work. It allowed for teams to be spread out, opening up the middle. David Blough will step into this role in 2026 and has previously worked as the quarterbacks coach with Washington, so the familiarity is there, and the offense should continue to click.
As for additions, they are among the most insignificant in the league. Sorrell doesn’t figure to make an impact and will have to fight for a backup job in camp to make the team. Gulbin was drafted to be the backup for Nick Allegretti at center and has previous experience at both guard spots as well. He could push at some point for a starting job, but that isn’t likely to be this season unless Washington sees injuries. He’s definitely talented.
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