NFL cornerback, 28, retires days after signing with new team

NFL defensive back Sam Webb appeared to hang up his cleats after playing one preseason game with the New York Giants this season.

The Giants placed Webb on the Reserve/Retired List on Sunday, one day after New York lost to the Minnesota Vikings. The Giants signed Webb on Thursday, and he only had one practice with the team going into the preseason affair.

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Sam Webb returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium on Jan. 4, 2026. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Webb, 28, was a standout at Missouri Western State before he turned pro. He joined the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022, playing in 17 games for them and recording 36 tackles with three pass break-ups. He had a stint with the Carolina Panthers in 2023 before re-joining the Raiders in 2024.

In his second stint in Las Vegas, Webb played in 11 games and had one tackle. He found himself with the Cleveland Browns in 2025. He played in seven games, had eight tackles and returned a fumble for a touchdown.

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Cleveland Browns defensive back Sam Webb returns a fumble recovery during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Jan. 4, 2026. (Getty Images)

Webb played 14 snaps in the Giants’ preseason game against the Vikings. But it appeared it was more than enough for him. He had joined the Giants five days after being released by the Denver Broncos.

The Giants are hoping their secondary can turn around after a middle-of-the-road season in 2025. New York was 16th in pass defense with about 214 passing yards allowed per game.

San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo is tackled by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb on a kickoff return in the first half at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nev., on Aug. 23, 2024. (USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect)