The New York Giants made the second big move in three days, when they agreed to enter into agreements with the former corner of the Tennessee Titans, Adoree ‘Jackson, according to sources.
The deal is for three years and $ 39 million, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN, and includes $ 26.5 million in guarantees and over $ 20 million in fully guaranteed.
The Giants also signed wide receiver Kenny Golladay to a four-year, $ 72 million deal over the weekend.
Jackson, 25, was recently launched by the Titans. He has been in high demand with the Philadelphia Eagles in the mix until the last minute, according to a source. Jackson was scheduled to visit the Eagles after the Giants on Monday.
New York is now adding Jackson to a defense that already had him on the corner of James Bradberry from the Pro Bowl. The hope is that the fast Jackson is the ideal complement to the longer and more physical Bradberry.
Jackson also brings versatility with the ability to play in the slot and serve as a player.
The Titans drafted Jackson No. 18 in the 2017 draft. Tennessee had taken his fifth-year option last year, but released him Tuesday, a day before his $ 10,244 million salary for the 2021 season becomes fully guaranteed. with the beginning of the new year of the league.
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.