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:
Roy Robertson-Harris, DT
Robertson-Harris agreed to a two-year deal with the New York Giants.
What it means: The Giants started adding to their defensive line depth. It was imperative after struggling to stuff the run for the second consecutive season. The Giants have Dexter Lawrence II, but they don't have much else on the interior. Rakeem Nunez-Roches is a quality rotational piece and now the Giants can add Robertson-Harris to the mix. He's likely not going to be the only defensive line addition this offseason. In addition to free agency, it's considered a strong group of defensive linemen in the draft.
What's the risk: Robertson-Harris turns 32 years old this summer. He split last season between the Seahawks (11 games) and Jaguars (six games). He's known as a big-bodied power rusher who can set the edge. But he's not the be-all, end-all to the Giants' run defense woes. How much can he bring to the defense? He's more likely a rotational piece than a mainstay.
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.