The New York Giants have agreed to terms with former Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome, per a report from Jordan Schultz. The deal is, reportedly, a one-year contract worth up to $10 million, per Adam Schefter.
The Giants were forced to pivot at the cornerback position after losing Cor’Dale Flott to the Tennessee Titans, and Jamel Dean agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers while the Giants were negotiating with Flott.
Newsome, 25, was a first round pick for the Cleveland Browns (26th overall out of Northwestern) in the 2021 NFL Draft. He played up to his draft pedigree, with three strong years to start his career. However, his play declined in 2024 and he was ultimately traded to the Jaguars in 2025.
He’s a good-sized and athletic cornerback at 6-foot, 192 pounds, with a 4.39-second 40-yard dash and 40-inch vertical leap. He also has a versatile skill set with experience in man and a variety of zone coverage concepts. He also has experience at both outside corner and in the slot, splitting his time between the two alignments for much of his tenure in Cleveland before playing almost exclusively outside corner for the Jaguars.
Newsome is a high-upside signing if he can regain his previous form for the Giants. However, he also might not preclude the Giants from signing another cornerback or addressing the position with a first or second round draft pick.
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