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Jon Runyan Jr. ready to kick off Giants ‘SNF’ season opener against Cowboys: ‘Nothing better’

New York Giants offensive lineman Jon Runyan Jr. expressed his excitement as his squad prepares to launch the 2026 campaign against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.

The veteran guard, who recently agreed to a two-year contract extension ensuring his tenure in New York runs through 2028, relishes the opportunity to battle a longstanding division rival in the season's inaugural weekend.

The primetime showdown marks the regular-season debut for new head coach John Harbaugh, who has spent training camp establishing fresh expectations across the roster. Meanwhile, coordinator Dennard Wilson guides a revamped New York defensive unit against Dallas, alongside notable offensive storylines such as the return of wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

and the play of dual-threat talent Jaxson Dart.