The New York Giants have reached an agreement to sign cornerback Greg Newsome II to a one-year contract, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Multiple sources confirm the deal could be worth up to $10 million, with an $8 million base salary and $3 million guaranteed, as reported by Adam Schefter and Connor Hughes.
Career Overview and Recent Performance of Greg Newsome II
Newsome, 25, was a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft after an impressive collegiate career at Northwestern, where he was a three-year starter and a first-team All-Big Ten honoree as a junior. He was chosen 26th overall by the Cleveland Browns and completed the four-year contract signed at the start of his NFL career, which included a signing bonus exceeding $6.6 million. Cleveland exercised his fifth-year option for 2025, guaranteeing him $13.377 million. However, Newsome was traded midseason last year from the Browns to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a deal involving cornerback Tyson Campbell and future draft picks.
Recent Season Contributions and Future Opportunities
During the 2025 season, Newsome appeared in five games with the Browns before playing 12 games for the Jaguars, accumulating 52 total tackles, nine pass deflections, two tackles for loss, and one interception. With this new contract, Newsome has an opportunity to revitalize his career and potentially improve his market value heading into 2027.
Implications of the Signing for Greg Newsome II and the Giants
This signing offers Newsome a chance to reset his NFL trajectory after a challenging transition last season. For the Giants, acquiring a young cornerback with first-round experience and solid collegiate credentials could strengthen their defensive backfield depth. The upcoming season will be telling for both Newsome’s career revival and the Giants’ defensive strategy.
“The Giants are signing CB Greg Newsome II to a one-year deal.” ?Jordan Schultz, NFL Insider
“The deal can be worth up to $10 million. The base value is $8 million and $3 million is guaranteed.” ?Adam Schefter, NFL Analyst
BREAKING: The #Giants are expected to sign former #Jaguars CB Greg Newsome II to a 1-year deal, per multiple sources.
The former 1st-round pick, still just 25 years old, had 1 INT and 9 PBUs last season. A strong addition. pic.twitter.com/XJCiXHzppj
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 10, 2026
Former Jaguars CB Greg Newsome II reached agreement today on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million with the New York Giants, per his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Oliver Chell. pic.twitter.com/bTedmH0iCY
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2026
The 1-year contract the #Giants gave Greg Newsome is worth $8 million with $3 million guaranteed, per sources.
This does not preclude New York from targeting other cornerbacks. Solid addition to the room, though.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) March 10, 2026
