Jan. 22, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET
The New York Giants will undergo some changes this offseason as incoming head coach John Harbaugh puts his stamp on the team. Coaches and players will come and go as Harbaugh molds the staff and roster to his liking.
One free agent he should consider retaining is cornerback Cor’Dale Flott, a 2022 third-round pick (81st overall) out of LSU, who could be turning the corner into a solid pro.
Pro Football Focus recently named Flott an “underrated impact player.”
It is hard to be a secret in New York, but the Giants’ 4-13 record made Cor’Dale Flott’s 2025 season underappreciated. He was arguably New York’s best coverage defender, allowing a team-low 51.6% completion rate and giving up just one touchdown.
When targeting Flott, opposing quarterbacks posted a 71.0 passer rating, the best mark among Giants defenders.
Flott has gotten a chance to shine the past two seasons due to injuries in the secondary and the implosion of former first-rounder Deonte Banks. The only drawback to Flott is that he’s occasionally injured and unavailable.
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Flott has played in 53 games over his four seasons with the Giants, starting 37, but he’s never played more than 14 games in any one season. Nicks and bruises have prevented that from happening.
With the Giants wafer-thin in the secondary, they will likely seek to retain Flott, but he’s played so well he could be outof their price range.
From Heavy.com:
Flott has a market valuation of $14.1 million this offseason (Over The Cap), when he is projected to be a free agent. It could be difficult for New York to keep him with a deal exceeding $14 million per season, especially with right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor and wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson set to hit the open market as well.
However, if Flott walks in free agency, it could be an even more costly loss for the Giants’ secondary. He provides reliability, strong coverage, and the ability to play both inside and outside, which not many other players in the unit have proven to do.
The team’s priorities are being reset under Harbaugh. He may not be interested in keeping players on who only know losing here in New York. The culture is changing, and it may be hard to change with a team that has been down for so long, like the Giants.
