Jason Pinnock returns to a very different version of the Giants with one-year deal

Jason Pinnock is going to feel like he was away from the Giants for more than one year.Pinnock is re-signing with the Giants on a one-year contract, The Post confirmed, after spending last season with the 49ers.His contract is expected to count as a Veteran Salary Benefit, meaning that he will make the minimum salary for a five-year veteran ($1.215 million) plus $167,500 in additional compensation while a reduced figure counts toward the salary-cap under NFL rules.A lot has changed since Pinnock played in 46 games with 37 starts at safety for the 2022-24 Giants, after he was a 2021 draft pick of the Jets as a cornerback.The Giants replaced Pinnock with Jevon Holland (three years, $45.3 million) in free agency last offseason.

Holland and Tyler Nubin, who was a rookie learning from Pinnock in 2024, are the projected starting safeties.There is a depth role available after Dane Belton joined the Jets in free agency, though the Giants also have fellow free-agent signing Ar’Darius Washington to compete for that role.Pinnock’s blitzing ability could be utilized out of the slot.Most notably, Pinnock is returning to a new regime led by head coach John Harbaugh, defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson and secondary coach Donald D’Alesio.

He has no ties to any of the three.Pinnock won a starting job with the 49ers out of training camp last season but was benched in Week 6.He fought through a heel injury to appear in all 17 games in a reserve role.Most of the Connecticut native’s career production – 6.5 sacks, five forced fumbles and two interceptions – came during his time with the Giants. ...