For the last two years, with top draft picks and high-priced free-agent signings, the Giants worked desperately to rebuild an offensive line that had once been a team strength. The process suffered from injuries to aging bodies and outright failure during two disastrous seasons, but when the college draft ended earlier this month, the Giants offensive line finally appeared to have legitimate promise.
But on Wednesday, the Giants learned that Will Beatty, who plays the pivotal left tackle position and was one of the team’s most experienced linemen, tore a pectoral muscle during weight training and will be sidelined five to six months, according to people with knowledge of Beatty’s injury and treatment.