The New York Giants have finalized a significant contract with punter Jordan Stout, signing him to a three-year deal worth $12.3 million. The agreement was confirmed by Paul Schwartz on the first day of the NFL’s free agency legal tampering period.
Stout, a 27-year-old punter drafted in the fourth round by the Baltimore Ravens in 2022, will bring his strong leg to the Giants as part of their special teams unit. This deal represents one of the highest averages per punt in the NFL, reflecting the team’s confidence in his punting skills.
Contract Breakdown and Punting Expectations with the Giants
Across four seasons with Baltimore under coach John Harbaugh, Stout punted 231 times, averaging just under 58 punts per season. This aligns closely with the Giants’ recent punting volume, which saw 59 punts last year. The Giants’ $4.1 million annual average salary for Stout translates to approximately $70,690 paid per punt, an unusually high figure in the current NFL landscape.
Although ideally the Giants’ offense would minimize punts altogether, Stout’s contract essentially makes him a valuable safety net for field position battles during the season.
Comparing Stout’s Value to Other Top NFL Punters
For perspective, Michael Dickson of the Seattle Seahawks, in the first year of a $16.2 million, four-year deal, earned around $77,885 per punt last season on 52 kicks. Meanwhile, Corey Bojorquez, who led the league last year with 91 punts and 4,165 total punt yards for Cleveland, averaged a much lower $21,978 per punt.
Stout’s high per-punt earnings illustrate the Giants’ willingness to invest significantly in his specialized skill set, hoping for consistent field-flipping punts and strong net punting numbers.
Stout’s Performance and Accolades Point to High Expectations
Jordan Stout has demonstrated standout performance throughout his career. In 2025, he led the league with a gross punting average of 50.1 yards across 53 punts and posted a net average of 44.9 yards, ranking first in that category. Over his NFL career, he has maintained a 47.5-yard average and placed 100 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line, showing precision and power.
Stout also earned Big Ten Punter of the Year honors in 2021 at Penn State and was selected to the Pro Bowl last season, confirming his status among the league’s elite punters.
Joining the Giants: Familiar Faces and Free Agency Details
Alongside Stout, former Ravens teammate Isaiah Likely is also heading to New York, reuniting with coach John Harbaugh. This connection may help ease Stout’s transition into the Giants’ squad.
Players will be able to officially sign their contracts starting March 11 at 4 p.m. ET, marking the formal opening of the NFL free agency period.
Implications of the Deal and Future Outlook for Giants Special Teams
This record contract for a punter underlines the Giants’ intention to stabilize and strengthen their special teams. Given Stout’s impressive track record and the financial commitment made, the team expects him to contribute significantly to field position advantages during games.
The investment signals that the Giants view the punting role as critical to their overall strategy, potentially shaping how opponents prepare against them in close contests.
