SOLDER FILE

THE DEAL

Solder is now the NFL’s highest paid O-lineman with 4-year, $62 million deal with Giants of which 35 million is guaranteed. His average per year is $15.5M.

THE POSITION

Left Tackle

AGE

29 (turns 30 on April 12)

MEASURABLES

6-8, 325 pounds

RESUME

Two-time Super Bowl champion, seven-year veteran, 95 regular season starts, 16 playoff appearances, four Super Bowl appearances, protected Tom Brady ably for years.

SCOUT SAYS

“Above average run blocker. Good in pass protection. Has mental and locker room intangibles. Smart, heady guy. Great locker room guy. Will help bring adult maturity and emotional stability to a volatile locker room.”