Giants lock up cornerback Greg Newsome with an extension
The New York Giants agreed to a three-year, $46 million contract extension with cornerback Greg Newsome II, including $32 million guaranteed, ESPN and an AP source reported. Newsome, 26, a 2021 first-round pick of the Browns, joined the Giants in March on a one-year deal. The NFL trade deadline is Nov. 10.
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Why it matters
Newsome had been playing on a one-year contract, so the extension keeps him with the Giants beyond this season. The AP reports the deal also gives the Giants salary cap flexibility this season before the November 10 trade deadline.
What to watch
The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET.
Sources
- ESPN: Giants, CB Greg Newsome II agree to 3-year, $46M extension
- AP (via Yahoo Sports): Giants sign cornerback Greg Newsome to a 3-year extension, AP source says
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