New York Giants’ 7 biggest surprises from the 2024 season

The Giants re-signed cornerback Adoree’ Jackson just ahead of Week 1 in a move of desperation. Many believed the two sides wouldn’t reunite after an ugly 2023 campaign but needs changed for both he and the team.

Jackson had his effort questioned a year ago and posted a career-worst season, which nearly resulted in the end of his NFL career. But with that realization, he stepped in and selflessly did whatever the Giants asked of him.

Was Jackson a world-beater? Absolutely not, but he played well above expectations in 2024. He was the fifth-highest-graded defender (69.0) on the team and ended the season with the second-highest coverage grade (64.5) in the secondary.