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Giants agree to $46 million extension for cornerback Greg Newsome

The New York Giants have reached an agreement to sign cornerback Greg Newsome to a three-year contract extension worth $46 million.

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In brief

  • Greg Newsome has agreed to a three-year, $46 million extension with the New York Giants.
  • The contract includes $32 million in guaranteed money.
  • Newsome has recorded one interception and six passes defensed in six games this season.
  • The extension follows Newsome's previous time with the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Giants agree to $46 million extension for cornerback Greg Newsome

The New York Giants have agreed to a three-year contract extension with cornerback Greg Newsome, according to reports from NFL insiders Jordan Schultz and Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Contract Details

The extension is worth $46 million and includes $32 million in guaranteed money, according to Schultz. This new deal comes while Newsome is in the middle of a one-year contract he signed with the Giants as a free agent on March 10.

Player Performance

Newsome is currently in his sixth NFL season. His career statistics include 232 tackles, five interceptions, and one sack in 77 regular season appearances. He has previously played for the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

In the 2026 season, Newsome has appeared in six games. His statistics for the season include:

  • 25 tackles
  • One interception
  • Six passes defensed
  • A passer rating allowed of 61.4

Team Context

The Giants currently hold a 4-2-1 record and lead the NFC East. The team's defensive performance has continued despite the trade of Dexter Lawrence and season-ending injuries to Brian Burns and Tremaine Edmunds.

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Questions readers ask

What is the total value of the contract extension agreed upon by the Giants and Greg Newsome?
The Giants have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $46 million for cornerback Greg Newsome.
How much of the extension is guaranteed money?
The extension includes $32 million in guaranteed money, according to reports from NFL insiders Jordan Schultz and Adam Schefter of ESPN.
What is Greg Newsome's current record and standing with the Giants?
The Giants currently hold a 4-2-1 record and lead the NFC East.

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