
#25 S · New York Giants
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'0"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
26
College
Pittsburgh
Draft
2021, Rd 5, #175
Experience
5 yrs
S Rank
#111 / 197
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | INT | PD | Tkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 75 | 2 | 11 | 268 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 17 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 16 | 0 | 1 | 85 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 16 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.4M
Guaranteed
$200K
AAV
$1.4M/yr
The Giants secured solid value by retaining Jason Pinnock on a modest $1.4M deal that earns a B- CVI grade. For a rotational safety who has shown steady development since arriving as an undrafted free agent, this one-year contract represents smart roster management at a reasonable price point. At 25 years old, Pinnock is entering his prime years and has demonstrated enough versatility in New York's defensive scheme to warrant this investment without significant financial risk. The minimal guaranteed money ($200K) gives the Giants flexibility while rewarding a player who has carved out a meaningful role in their secondary rotation. This is the type of shrewd, low-cost retention that allows teams to maintain depth while preserving cap space for bigger moves, making Pinnock a quietly effective piece of the Giants' defensive puzzle moving forward.
Jason Pinnock grades at a D as a versatile safety who has found a defensive role after converting from cornerback earlier in his career. His 268 tackles, 6.5 sacks, and five forced fumbles across 75 games show a physical, aggressive defender who hits hard and creates turnovers. The 6.5 sacks from a safety is an impressive number that demonstrates his blitzing ability and willingness to come downhill. Pinnock's 2025 season in San Francisco featured all 17 games, and his 2024 in New York showed consistent production with 16 games. The two interceptions and 11 passes defended suggest he is developing coverage ability to go with his obvious run-support skills. Now heading to the Giants, Pinnock is a useful safety who can contribute in multiple ways.
A familiar face returns to East Rutherford on a modest one-year deal. Five headlines covered the reunion, framing it as a low-risk depth move. Pinnock's experience in the Giants' defensive system is the strongest selling point here. Fans appreciate the familiarity but question whether the secondary needs more impactful upgrades. Expect Pinnock to compete for a rotational safety role with upside as a starter if injuries hit.
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| 2 |
| 6 |
| 85 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 14 | 0 | 3 | 41 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 12 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
Updated Mar 18, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
D-
2025
(50% weight)
D
2024
(30% weight)
C
2023
(20% weight)