New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen had to make a big splash in the NFL Draft this weekend. He had to act as if his professional life was dependent on it.

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter, right, poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by the New York Giants with the third overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) AP

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen told reporters on Saturday afternoon that the team would not be picking up the fifth-year option on offensive tackle Evan Neal. Earlier this week, Schoen said they would be exercising the fifth-year option of the team's other 2022 first round pick, linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux.