The Detroit Lions are looking to make a deal for Cleveland Browns cornerback player Greg Newsome.
During the combine, the Browns informed other teams that they are open to discussing trades involving their cornerbacks, according to Jason La Canfora of The Washington Post.
. Multiple GMs have reported that the Browns are willing to trade one of their top cornerbacks as they manage their expenses after years of heavy spending, as per La Canfora.
The Lions have expressed interest in potentially acquiring Newsome, as noted by Jeff Risdon of The Lions Wire.
Risdon tweeted on March 8, saying, “It seems likely that the Browns are planning to make a move with Newsome. There are also strong indications that the Lions have at least initiated discussions about it.” Newsome is one of three top-quality cornerbacks on the Browns' roster. — one of the
highest-paid cornerbacks Denzel Ward in the league — and Martin Emerson Jr. are the other two. If the Browns aim to trade one of them, Newsome appears to be the most likely option. When all three cornerbacks are healthy, Newsome primarily plays in the slot Browns Weighing Decision on Greg Newsome’s Fifth-Year Option
Getty Images The Cleveland Browns are currently deliberating whether to exercise Greg Newsome’s fifth-year option.Newsome is entering his fourth season with the Browns. The former first-round pick has
started 39 games
over three seasons and has two interceptions.The Browns will need to make a decision in the upcoming offseason regarding Newsome’s
fifth-year option , which is valued at just over $13 million fully guaranteed. If he is traded to the Lions, the Browns could avoid that financial commitment. It’s uncertain what level of compensation Cleveland could receive in return. Risdon suggested a hypothetical deal
in which the Lions would offer a third and fourth-round pick for Newsome. The Lions and Browns have engaged in previous trade activity. Last season, Cleveland traded wide receiverDonovan Peoples-Jones before the trade deadline . The Browns received a sixth-round pick in exchange.
Browns CB Greg Newsome Happy With Jim Schwartz Newsome had a record-breaking year in various defensive categories. However, he also faced challenges, such as a difficult performance against the to Detroit Houston Texans during the playoffs. In that game, Newsome received a disappointing
PFF grade of 29.4.
On January 14, Newsome stated, “There are always lessons to be learned from such experiences. We will certainly enter the next season with added motivation. While we had a decent season, our performance faltered in the crucial game. Therefore, we will learn from this and it will only benefit us in the future.” previously complained about his role in the defense, leading to some offseason trade rumors. That was before Jim Schwartz.
took over the unit. Newsome sounded pleased with his role with Schwartz calling the shots. “We played a lot more man. So that’s my comfort zone. I think coach Schwartz did an unbelievable job in just putting me in positions to succeed, getting around the football a lot more this season,” Newsome said after the season wrapped up. “Opportunities to play outside, opportunities to play inside, opportunities to blitz to get in the run fit. So, I think Coach Schwartz is an unbelievable coach. I think he’s the best defensive coordinator to just cater to the guy’s talents, and I feel like he did a great job with me this season.”The Detroit Lions are interested in possibly trading for Greg Newsome, a cornerback from the Cleveland Browns. The Browns indicated at the combine that they are willing to discuss trades involving their cornerbacks, according to Jason La Canfora of The Washington Post. 'Several GMs reported that the Cleveland Browns have clearly stated their openness to trading one […]
Newsome previously complained about his role in the defense, leading to some offseason trade rumors. That was before Jim Schwartz took over the unit. Newsome sounded pleased with his role with Schwartz calling the shots.
“We played a lot more man. So that’s my comfort zone. I think coach Schwartz did an unbelievable job in just putting me in positions to succeed, getting around the football a lot more this season,” Newsome said after the season wrapped up. “Opportunities to play outside, opportunities to play inside, opportunities to blitz to get in the run fit. So, I think Coach Schwartz is an unbelievable coach. I think he’s the best defensive coordinator to just cater to the guy’s talents, and I feel like he did a great job with me this season.”
