The New York Giants made their second big move in three days when they reached an agreement with former Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree ‘Jackson, according to sources.
The deal is for three years and $ 39 million, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter, and includes $ 26.5 million in warranties and more than $ 20 million in full.
The Giants also signed wide receiver Kenny Golladay this weekend for a four-year $ 72 million deal.
Jackson, 25, was recently released by the Titans. According to a source, he was in high demand with the Philadelphia Eagles in the mix until the last moments. Jackson was scheduled to visit the Eagles on Monday after the Giants.
New York is now adding Jackson to a defense that already had Pro Bowl cornerback James Bradberry on one side. The hope is that the fast Jackson is the ideal complement to the longer, more physical Bradberry.
Jackson also brings versatility with the ability to play in the slot and serve as a repeater.
The Titans drafted Jackson 18th in the 2017 draft. Tennessee had picked up his fifth-year option last year, but released him last Tuesday, a day before his $ 10.244 million salary for the 2021 season would be fully guaranteed with the start of the new competition year.
He started 41 of 46 games with Tennessee, but a knee injury just before the start of last season limited him to three games in 2020.