Newsome (hamstring) passed his physical Monday and has been removed from the active/non-football injury list. Newsome missed the entire preseason due to a linger hamstring injury, but he's now clear to resume practicing. Coach Kevin Stefanski said early in camp that Newsome is still on track for Week 1, and the 2021 first-round pick now has two weeks left to ramp up his activity ahead of Cleveland's regular-season opener against the Cowboys on Sept. 8.
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Cleveland Browns
Birthdate
5/18/2000 (24)
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Active
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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
(4 seasons)
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Newsome (hamstring) passed his physical Monday and has been removed from the active/non-football injury list. Newsome missed the entire preseason due to a linger hamstring injury, but he's now clear to resume practicing. Coach Kevin Stefanski said early in camp that Newsome is still on track for Week 1, and the 2021 first-round pick now has two weeks left to ramp up his activity ahead of Cleveland's regular-season opener against the Cowboys on Sept. 8.
Newsome (hamstring) went through a rehab assignment Thursday but remains out, Chris Easterling of The Akron Beacon Journal reports. The cornerback was placed on the active/non-football injury list after having hamstring surgery before training camp. Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski said at the beginning of camp that Newsome should be ready for Week 1, per Easterling. Newsome recorded 49 tackles and 14 passes defensed, including two interceptions, in 2023, all career highs.
Coach Kevin Stefanski announced Thursday that Newsome, who's on the active/non-football injury list, recently had hamstring surgery and there remains hope he'll be ready for Week 1, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. Newsome was injured while training away from the team this summer. It was severe enough that the cornerback needed surgery. Newsome is Cleveland's top nickel corner working out of the slot between Denzel Ward and Martin Emerson. CeeDee Lamb (contract dispute) is first up on the schedule for the Browns' cornerbacks in Week 1.
The Browns placed Newsome (hamstring) on the active/non-football injury list Wednesday. The fourth-year cornerback seems to be dealing with a hamstring issue, but he's still eligible to practice or play at any point throughout the preseason despite his placement on the active/non-football injury list. Newsome is coming off the best season of his young career in 2023, appearing in 14 games and recording 49 total tackles, including four tackles for loss, while also defending 14 passes, with two interceptions. Expect the Northwestern product to play another pivotal role in the Browns' secondary once he returns to full health.
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.