Giants Lose Cornerback Flott to Titans in Free Agency

Flott reportedly backed out of deal with Giants to sign with Tennessee

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The New York Giants appeared close to re-signing cornerback Cor'Dale Flott, but the 24-year-old ultimately agreed to a deal with the Tennessee Titans instead. Flott, a 2022 third-round pick, started 14 games for the Giants in 2025 before a late-season knee injury. While the Giants were reportedly serious about bringing Flott back, the Titans' offer proved too strong, leaving the Giants to regroup their cornerback room.

Why it matters

Flott had developed into a regular contributor in the Giants' secondary, and his departure leaves a hole that the team will need to address. The Giants were hoping to retain young talent like Flott, but free agency can be unpredictable, and they were unable to match the Titans' offer.

The details

According to reports, the Giants and Flott had agreed to terms on a contract to keep him in New York. However, Flott backed out of that deal and instead agreed to sign with the Tennessee Titans. The Giants never believed they had a deal in the bag, and they did not come close to matching the average annual value (AAV) that Flott received from the Titans.

  • Flott started 14 games for the Giants in 2025 before a late-season knee injury.
  • Leading into free agency, the Giants were considered serious about bringing Flott back, and negotiations between the two sides had reportedly been progressing.
  • On March 9, 2026, Flott agreed to a deal with the Tennessee Titans, backing out of his reported agreement with the Giants.

The players

Cor'Dale Flott

A 24-year-old cornerback who was a 2022 third-round pick of the New York Giants. He started 14 games for the Giants in 2025 before a late-season knee injury.

New York Giants

The NFL team that drafted Cor'Dale Flott and was hoping to re-sign him in free agency.

Tennessee Titans

The NFL team that ultimately signed Cor'Dale Flott in free agency after he backed out of a reported deal with the Giants.

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What they’re saying

“The Giants didn't come close to the AAV Flott received with the Titans, and New York never believed they had a deal in the bag.”

— Ryan Dunleavy, New York Post reporter (New York Post)

What’s next

The Giants will need to address the hole left by Flott's departure in their cornerback room as they continue to reshape their roster in free agency.

The takeaway

Free agency can be unpredictable, and the Giants were unable to retain a young, promising cornerback in Cor'Dale Flott, who opted to sign with the Tennessee Titans instead. This highlights the challenges teams face in keeping their own talent, especially when other teams can offer more lucrative deals.