The New York Giants have signed cornerback Greg Newsome II.
The 6-foot, 192-pound cornerback has played in 71 games with 58 starts for the Cleveland Browns (2021-2025) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2025), and has totaled 207 tackles (163 solo), six tackles for loss, two quarterback hits, one sack, four interceptions (one of which he returned for a touchdown), and 43 passes defensed.
"To start the week off, I'm getting married soon, so I was handling all of my wedding planning," Newsome said Friday. "That's what I was doing. The week was going by, I talked to my agent, kind of let him do everything, and there [were] obviously a few teams. This was one of the most important teams for me to go to. I just felt like from leaving Cleveland to going to Jacksonville, I didn't finish the way that I wanted to, so I assumed that this could be a possibility to sign a one year. I'm excited to be here.
"I feel like this is an opportunity for me to be here long-term. There [were] other places that could have had a little bit longer term deal, but I wanted to be here, and I wanted to showcase myself in front of the New York fan base and my coaches and players. I'm excited to start fresh here now and hopefully we get something done where I can retire a Giant, because that's what I want to do.]
Originally the 26th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Newsome started 11 games for the Browns as a rookie. He finished his first NFL season with nine pass breakups and was named to the Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team.
His best overall campaign was in 2023 when he played in 14 games (13 starts) for Cleveland and registered career-highs in interceptions (two), passes defensed (14) and tackles for loss (four).
In early October of 2025, Newsome was traded to the Jaguars, where he went on to play 12 games (11 starts) and recorded 29 tackles (23 solo), one interception and six passes defensed.
Prior to being drafted, Newsome played three seasons at Northwestern from 2018-2020. In 15 games over his final two seasons with the Wildcats, the young corner totaled 20 pass breakups. Newsome was named first-team All-Big Ten as a junior in 2020.
"With my game, my strong suit I think is playing press man coverage," Newsome said. "That was something that we did in Cleveland all the time was playing man-to-man, getting in people's face and challenging guys. So that's where I feel like my strong suit is. Improvement, I feel like all of my game can improve. If you're not trying to improve on everything, then you're not trying to be a great player. I think just improving on all – press, everything, I feel like there's always something that I can get better at."
The Giants have signed cornerback Greg Newsome II.
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) against the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) against the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones (22) and Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) celebrate an incomplete pass during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) runs onto the field for an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) and safety Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig (24) celebrate after winning an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in overtime Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) runs off the field following an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) defends during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) enters the field for an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Jets 48-20. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) reacts at the snap during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Jets 48-20. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) defends in the secondary during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) defends in the secondary during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) defends in the scondary during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) defends in the scondary during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) takes the field before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) intercepts pass in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) warms up on the field before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Glendale. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II takes the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II covers a play against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) reacts to the play during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Titans 41-7. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) warms up before facing the Buffalo Bills in an NFL wild card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bills defeated the Jaguars 27-24. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) enters the field to face the Buffalo Bills in an NFL wild card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bills defeated the Jaguars 27-24. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) reacts to the play against the Buffalo Bills in an NFL wild card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bills defeated the Jaguars 27-24. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) enters the field during player introductions before an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II defends against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Cleveland. The Browns won 24-3. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) waves to fans before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) gets set during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 in Seattle. The Seahawks won 24-20. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II celebrate after scoring on an interception against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half on an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II celebrates after scoring on an interception against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half on an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II runs with the ball after catching an interception for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) runs the ball for a touchdown after catching an interception thrown by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) walks off the field after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) looks on during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/AP)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) looks to make a play during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/AP)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) reacts after intercepting a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) intercepts a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) reacts after intercepting a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II plays against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) intercepts a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) runs out onto the field prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) reacts after making a defensive stop during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) plays against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) reacts after making a defensive stop during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) is introduced before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) and safety D'Anthony Bell (37) celebrate a tackle in front of New York Jets wide receiver Xavier Gipson (82) in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) is introduced to the crowd prior to the start of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) drops back in coverage during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) high fives fans after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) in action during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan 13, 2024 in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) walks onto the field during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Browns defeated the Jaguars 18-13. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) reacts after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) against the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nev. Raiders defeated the Browns 20-16. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) plays against the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) rushes during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) drops back in coverage during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) drops back in coverage during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) reacts after making a defensive stop during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) reacts after making a defensive stop during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome, left, breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) takes the field before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II runs to the bench after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 7 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) drops back in coverage during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 7 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) runs on the field during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) pursues a play against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) pursues a play against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II comes onto the field for the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept.12, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) breaks up a pass to Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) in the second half an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II plays against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II walks off the field in the fourth quarter an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. The Browns won 26-6. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) celebrates against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns' Greg Newsome II celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) defends during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) prepares to defend during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) covers Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Stanley Morgan (17) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) tries to get the fans to get loud during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) plays against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) plays against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) runs after the ball during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) works during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 23-20. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) pursues a play on defense against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) is shown in action against the Baltimore Ravens in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) looks on between plays during the second half of a NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
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