The New York Giants have signed cornerback Greg Newsome II to a one-year contract worth up to $10 million, his agents confirmed to ESPN. The move addresses New York's need at cornerback after Cor'Dale Flott departed for the Tennessee Titans during free agency. The Giants were active on the opening day of the negotiating period, seeking to bolster their secondary.

Newsome, a former first-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2021, was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars last October. He recorded 52 tackles and nine pass breakups in 2025, though his 99.1 passer rating in coverage ranked 26th-worst among cornerbacks with significant playing time. The Jaguars had considered extending Newsome but opted to evaluate him through the season first.

Newsome brings five seasons of experience to the Giants, including four interceptions and 43 pass breakups. His career has seen positional shifts, moving from outside cornerback to nickelback before returning to the outside after injuries. The Giants' investment signals their belief in his ability to rebound and contribute immediately to a defense that lost key players in free agency.