Paulson Adebo was a risky free agent signing for the New York Giants. The 26-year-old suffered a brutal broken femur that ended his 2024 season early. Still, general manager Joe Schoen felt good enough to hand him a three-year, $54 million deal.
The G-Men needed help in the secondary after Deonte Banks took a step back in Year 2 following a promising rookie season. The need for a true No. 1 cornerback was obvious, and the hope was Adebo would bounce back from the injury and be exactly that.
The move was obviously scrutinized — it was a lot of money.