2023 Defense Stats
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49
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2
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0
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Newsome shifted to slot corner in his second season and performed better, per Pro Football Focus, despite not liking the new role. Both he and Denzel Ward played the slot during camp, so there should be some movement among Newsome, Ward and Martin Emerson in defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz's scheme. That trio is a strong coverage unit and perhaps make up the best level of the defense. Read Past Outlooks
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Eligible for extension
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 0.5 sacks over 14 games.
ANALYSIS
Newsome made some big plays for the Browns in 2023, including a pick-six in a Week 10 win over the Ravens, but there were 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 in that contest. 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 made some big plays for the Browns in 2023, including a pick-six in a Week 10 win over the Ravens, but there were 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 in that contest. 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.
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Measurables Review
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How do Greg Newsome's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
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6' 0"Weight
192 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.38 secShuttle Time
4.26 secCone Drill
6.90 secVertical Jump
40.0 inBroad Jump
123 inBench Press
18 repsHand Length
8.88 inArm Length
31.13 in
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Fifth-year option likely
Newsome is expected to have the fifth-year option on his rookie contract picked up by the Browns before the May 2 deadline to do so, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
A first-round pick in 2021, Newsome moved into the slot cornerback role last season and allowed a strong 60.5 QB rating in coverage, and the coaching staff was pleased with his development. Newsome is set to make $2.4 million in 2024, and would have a salary of $13.38 million in 2025 if the option is exercised.
A first-round pick in 2021, Newsome moved into the slot cornerback role last season and allowed a strong 60.5 QB rating in coverage, and the coaching staff was pleased with his development. Newsome is set to make $2.4 million in 2024, and would have a salary of $13.38 million in 2025 if the option is exercised.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Newsome earned a starting job at cornerback as a rookie, beating out Greedy Williams in the pre-season. The 22-year-old finished with 37 tackles and nine passes defensed over 12 games. He played primarily on the outside opposite Denzel Ward but is expected to see more time in the slot in 2022. Head coach Kevin Stefanski is confident the 2021 first-round pick can handle the role.
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Cleared on injury report
Newsome (knee) no longer has an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Texans, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
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Practices Wednesday
Newsome (knee) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday after missing Tuesday's session.
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Won't play at Cincinnati
Newsome (knee) is out for Sunday's game at Cincinnati, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Unavailable Thursday
Newsome (knee) did not participate at the Browns' practice Thursday.
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Snags key interception in win
Newsome registered five solo tackles and an interception in Sunday's 31-27 win over the Jaguars.
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