New York Giants host cornerback Nazeeh Johnson for 2026 roster visit

Cornerback Nazeeh Johnson visited the New York Giants on Thursday as he evaluates options for the 2026 NFL season. The defensive back also met with the Philadelphia Eagles last week, keeping his search within the NFC East. No deal was announced following the meeting.

Johnson entered the league as a seventh-round pick in 2022 and spent the last four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. His availability has been limited by injuries, including a torn ACL that sidelined him for the entire 2023 campaign and a preseason shoulder issue that restricted him to two late-season appearances last season.

When on the field, Johnson has logged 29 regular-season games with 66 tackles and one sack. He has added eight tackles in postseason action. Teams will evaluate whether he can reclaim that level of contribution after back-to-back injury interruptions.

His four seasons in Kansas City included multiple postseason runs, and his eight playoff tackles reflect usage in high-pressure environments. Evaluators will weigh that experience alongside his recent missed time as they consider roster fits.

Giants assess secondary options for 2026

Medical, role and depth considerations

Team-hosted visits allow clubs to conduct medical evaluations, discuss role fit and gauge mutual interest ahead of potential signings. For Johnson, demonstrating recovery from knee and shoulder injuries is a central part of that process.

New York is exploring veteran additions during the offseason program as it builds competition ahead of training camp. A visit does not guarantee a contract, but it signals that the Giants are taking a closer look at available depth in the secondary.

NFC East interest and possible next steps

Multiple visits, no agreement yet

Johnson’s back-to-back meetings with the Eagles and Giants indicate at least exploratory interest within the division. Clubs often gather comparative information on the same player before deciding whether to extend an offer.

For the player, visits provide a chance to review schemes with position coaches, meet training staffs and assess the path to playing time. Johnson’s career totals show production when healthy, and the next step would be a team inviting him for a workout or moving toward contract talks if medical checks are satisfactory.

Across the league, secondary depth charts typically remain fluid through minicamps and into late summer, with free agents signing as injuries and performance dictate. Johnson’s visits fit that annual cadence.

The Giants’ cornerback picture and Johnson’s market should clarify in the coming weeks. If New York opts to proceed, an agreement could come before training camp; otherwise, Johnson may continue visits as he seeks a landing spot for 2026.