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Sports · November 3, 2026

Giants, CB Greg Newsome II agree to three-year contract extension worth $46 million

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The New York Giants have signed cornerback Greg Newsome II to a three-year contract extension worth $46 million. Newsome, who joined the team on a one-year, $8 million deal in March, has secured $32 million in guaranteed money. The 26-year-old former first-round pick has performed well through seven weeks of the season, leading the Giants to reward him after just six games of play. Newsome has expressed a desire to remain with the franchise for the remainder of his career.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Greg Newsome II signed a three-year extension worth $46 million.
  • The contract includes $32 million in guaranteed money.
  • Newsome is 26 years old.
  • Newsome originally signed a one-year, $8 million contract with the Giants in March.
  • The deal was reached on Tuesday.
  • Newsome has one interception through six games this season.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Newsome has allowed 16 catches for 187 yards on 30 targets.
  • Newsome has recorded six passes defended and 25 tackles.
  • The Giants are currently leading the NFC East with a 4-2-1 record.
  • Newsome has surrendered a 57.7 passer rating against.
  • Newsome was traded from the Browns to the Jaguars in October 2025 before joining the Giants.
  • The extension's average annual value of $15.3 million is outside the top-20 highest-paid NFL cornerbacks.

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