The Browns exercised Newsome's 2025 fifth-year option, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The 26th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Newsome had a breakout season under Browns DC Jim Schwartz in 2023. He started 13 of the 14 games he appeared in, picking off the first two passes of his career while breaking up 14 passes in coverage. Newsome also registered a career-best 49 tackles (34 solo) and returned one of his interceptions for a touchdown.
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Cleveland Browns
Birthdate
5/18/2000 (24)
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6'0", 192 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 1; Pk (CLE)
Birthplace
Chicago, IL, USA
Position
CB
College
Northwestern
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
Cleveland Browns
2021-Present
(3 seasons)
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The Browns exercised Newsome's 2025 fifth-year option, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The 26th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Newsome had a breakout season under Browns DC Jim Schwartz in 2023. He started 13 of the 14 games he appeared in, picking off the first two passes of his career while breaking up 14 passes in coverage. Newsome also registered a career-best 49 tackles (34 solo) and returned one of his interceptions for a touchdown.
Newsome is entering his fourth year and is extension eligible, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports. He finished 2023 with 49 tackles, 14 passes defensed, two interceptions, one touchdown and .5 sacks over 14 games. Newsome made some big plays for the Browns in 2023, including a pick-six in a Week 10 win over the Ravens, but there was also a few disappointing games. Most notably, the 45-14 playoff loss to Houston. He allowed four catches on five targets and was unable to track down tight end Dalton Schultz on a 37-yard touchdown. Pro Football Focus rated him 18th of 20 defenders in the game. As the third member in what is considered the strongest part of the Browns' defense, Newsome should play a key role as a slot cornerback, regardless of whether the team picks up his fifth-year option.
Newsome was able to return to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session, but he couldn't avoid an injury designation going into the weekend. If he sits out in Week 10, Mike Ford will probably see an uptick in reps at cornerback.
The 2021 first-round pick recorded two consecutive DNPs during Wednesday and Thursdays practices, so it's not a surprise that he's been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest. With Newsome missing time, Cameron Mitchell and Martin Emerson will both likely have an increased workload in Cleveland's secondary.
Newsome left for the locker room at the end of the first half. Now that he's out for the rest of the game, Martin Emerson should slot in for Newsome opposite of Denzel Ward.
Newsome had one tackle and a pass deflection before heading to the locker room toward the end of the first half. Martin Emerson is the most likely candidate for increased snaps at cornerback opposite starter Denzel Ward as long as Newsome is out of the game.