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NFL free agency has begun, and we’re keeping track of every major signing, trade and release of the 2025 offseason, with analysis from our NFL Nation reporters and grades from our experts. The new league year begins March 12 at 4 p.m. ET, and free agent signings can then become official. The first round of the 2025 NFL draft begins April 24 on ESPN.

Here’s a breakdown of every 2025 NFL free agent signing by the New York Giants and how each will impact the upcoming season:

Paulson Adebo, CB

What it means: The Giants added a veteran corner who they can plug into the lineup alongside Deonte Banks or Cor’Dale Flott. It was a top priority for the Giants. The former Saint is a young, ascending player. He had 10 passes defended in just 262 coverage snaps last year before breaking his femur. He’s just 25 years old, which provides hope he can continue to grow, and there is a chance he develops into a true shutdown corner.

What’s the risk: Adebo is coming off a serious injury. He broke his femur in October. It took four to five months for him to recover from the injury. GM Joe Schoen focused last year on players with a clean injury history because of the team’s problems during the 2023 season. Clearly, Adebo does not fall into that category. This is a shift in approach. Also, he has never been a true No. 1, spending the first three years of his career working alongside Marshon Lattimore. So this will be a step up in competition against No. 1 receivers, plus there will be bigger expectations for him to perform now that he’s getting paid.