Sean

Harlow

The hits keep on coming to the Giants’ offensive line, as Lemieux will presumably miss the remainder of the season with this injury. The fourth-year vet started one game at guard this season and has been in on 91 offensive snaps. Despite playing primarily as a backup, his value can’t be overstated for an offensive line that has already lost several key members. In a corresponding move to placing Lemieux on IR, the Giants signed OL Sean Harlow off the Cowboys’ practice squad.

Harlow made his debut Sunday against the Panthers. The 2017 fourth-rounder will revert to the practice squad if he clears waivers.

Harlow (6’4/303) made 37 starts on the Beavers’ offensive line – his first 14 at right tackle and final 23 on the left side – and earned second-team All-Pac 12 in 2016 despite missing the first four games with a broken leg. PFF College charged Harlow with just one QB hit allowed last season. The son of former Patriots first-round pick Pat Harlow, Sean’s size, short arms (32"), and pedestrian athleticism make him best fit for the interior. He did log practice reps at center during his college career. Harlow’s likeliest NFL projection is as a versatile reserve, although he could become a lower-end starting guard or center.

Harlow will challenge for a spot along the interior line, as his size, short arms (32") and pedestrian athleticism make him ill-suited for tackle at the NFL level. Kazee was the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year. He’s projected to work as a slot defender.

They also cut veteran Austin Pasztor. A 2017 fourth-rounder, Harlow was a rookie inactive that struggled with the move to guard after playing tackle in college. He should resurface as a development project.