Report: New York Giants view Marcus Mbow as their swing tackle

The New York Giants knew they had a special player when they selected Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow in the fifth round of last year's NFL draft. Mbow can play anywhere along the offensive line and proved it during his rookie season. He had no preference.

Many who covered the team saw him as an eventual starter, mainly at guard, but thus far, he has played mostly tackle. In 2025, Mbow appeared in 13 games, starting three and seeing snaps in five others. The bulk of his work has been as a swing tackle, filling in for both left tackle Andrew Thomas and Jermaine Eluemunor on the right side.

He handled himself fairly well in those games, and many felt he would get a shot as a starter this season. With a new coaching staff coming in the door, Mbow is still not seen as a starter. Head coach John Harbaugh's staff is considering Mbow as their third tackle, behind Thomas and the recently re-signed Eluemunor.

ESPN Giants beat reporter Jordan Raanan recently told Bobby Skinner on the Breaking Big Blue podcast that Mbow is likely going to be the third tackle again this year. He will not be tried at guard. "I do not think -- now it doesn't mean they might not look in or look at it -- but or like try it at some point," Raanan said of moving Mbow to guard.