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Head coach John Harbaugh of the New York Giants speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The New York Giants suffered a tough blow in free agency when cornerback Cor’Dale Flott spurned them in favor of the Tennessee Titans, signing a three-year, $45 million deal to take his talents to Nashville.
It was a tough loss for Big Blue. The former third-round pick was the best cornerback New York had last season, and it forced them to pivot in free agency.
The Giants quickly turned to former Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome, inking him to a one-year, $8 million contract, but he clearly isn’t the long-term plan for New York.
Across from him is Paulson Adebo, who was a marquee free agent signing last offseason, but his 2025 play left a lot to be desired.
John Harbaugh knows his defense will need better cornerback play to compete in 2026, and they may need to make another move to ensure success.
Giants Trade Idea Lands Ravens’ CB Marlon Humphrey
In a deal proposed by Fox Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano, the New York Giants could swing a deal with the Baltimore Ravens for cornerback Marlon Humphrey, reuniting him with his former head coach.
New York Giants receive: CB Marlon Humphrey
Baltimore Ravens receive: 2026 fourth-round pick (No. 105), 2027 conditional seventh-round pick
“The thinnest position on the Giants’ roster might be corner, where veteran Paulson Adebo has battled injuries the past two seasons, Deonte Banks has been a bust, and they’re counting a lot on the flier they took on Greg Newsome,” wrote Vacchiano.
“Humphrey, a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, will be 30 and carries a $15.25 million salary, so he might not cost more than a Day 3 pick. The Ravens will be OK in the secondary without him. And they could make this a win-win trade if they can entice Baltimore with edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux in a blockbuster deal, too.”
Humphrey would immediately become the best cornerback on the Giants roster, despite his slight decline in play over the last few seasons with Baltimore.
The former Alabama standout is a two-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler, and could be a much-needed veteran presence in New York’s young secondary.
It doesn’t hurt that he has plenty of familiarity with new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson, who was Humphrey’s defensive backs coach in Baltimore in 2023.
Giants’ Cap Situation Makes Marlon Humphrey Trade Murky
There’s only one snag in a trade between the New York Giants and Baltimore Ravens for Humphrey’s services, and that’s money.
The 16th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft carries a $26.3 million cap hit entering 2026, and the Giants don’t currently have enough cap space to take that hit.
That leaves New York with one of two choices if they’re intent on making the trade.
One, they could give him a new contract as he walks through the door. It would lower his 2026 price and give the Giants control for a few more seasons. At age 29, Humphrey likely isn’t commanding a massive, multi-year deal.
Or, as Vacchiano mentioned, they could try to add edge Kayvon Thibodeaux into the deal, dumping his $14.8 million salary while taking on Humphrey’s.
The Giants would still have to make a few more cuts or restructures to become cap-compliant, but making the addition of Humphrey to their secondary may be worth their while.