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USA Today
06-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers Joint Practice 2025 Live Updates
Greg Newsome II will be a limited participant today. Zak Zinter, Pierre Strong, Mohamoud Diabate will not participate, while Sam Kamara will be limited. The Cleveland Browns are getting set to take on the Carolina Panthers in their preseason opener on Friday, but ahead of that, they are completing two days of joint practices in North Carolina. These joint practices tend to be more beneficial than the preseason game itself. The Browns have already revealed fifth round quarterback Shedeur Sanders as their starter for the preseason opener, and that is because Joe Flacco is going to get the bulk of the work in these joint practices with the Panthers. We will get a good indication of how the Browns look both offensively and defensively from these practices, more so than in the game. This is the first time rookie projected starters like defensive tackle Mason Graham and linebacker Carson Schwesinger will get to go against a player with a different helmet on than their own at the NFL level. The Panthers also boast a first round wide receiver for Denzel Ward and company to lock up, as well as two Day 2 pass rushers for Dawand Jones to prove his worth against. So keep up with this live story as the Browns and Panthers get ready for a physical set of practices. Be sure to check back in as practice gets started! Browns limiting Greg Newsome II, among other joint practice injury notes The Browns are going to hold a few players out of practice against the Panthers. Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate, running back Pierre Strong Jr., and offensive guard Zak Zinter will not participate in Wednesday's practice. Cornerback Greg Newsome II and defensive lineman Sam Kamara will be limited for the Browns. Rain falls as Browns and Panthers get set for battle The weather is fighting the Browns and Panthers as they get set to go head-to-head in this joint practice. Both Carolina and Cleveland beat reporters have stated that the rain is holding off, however, as the two sides get set to start practice at 10am ET. Rain has been curbed for now. Corey Thornton-like coverage from the clouds though. #Panthers Rain has let up. #Browns #Panthers starts at about 10 Browns HC Kevin Stefanski speaks to the media Speaking to the media prior to practice, head coach Kevin Stefanski has stated that only two quarterbacks will play on Friday night: Shedeur Sanders and Tyler Huntley. The head coach has stated that "by and large" most starters will not play in the preseason opener as they get their work in against the Panthers in these two joint practices. Browns QBs Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel won't play in the preseason opener but will participate in 7-on-7s during joint practices today, per Kevin Stefanski. Stefanski: 'By and large, I'm going to rest most of the starters.'
Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Browns CB Martin Emerson Jr. suffers achilles injury in training camp
The Cleveland Browns have suffered a significant blow to their defense, potentially losing starting cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. for the season. The former third round pick and standout over the first two seasons of his career suffered an achilles injury in Tuesday's practice and had to be carted off the practice field. It was described as a non-contact injury as the Browns were not in pads for Tuesday's practice. Without speculating too much until results come in from testing, but these are rarely easy injuries to bounce back from quickly. Emerson is coming off a down 2024 season, looking for a bounce-back year in the Cleveland secondary. To make matters worse, Emerson is in a contract year too, looking to earn his worth with the Browns long-term. Now he will have to enter free agency on the heels of a likely significant injury. The Browns will now likely have to ask Greg Newsome II, who plays outside cornerback on base downs before kicking inside to the slot in nickel looks, to play outside full-time. Newsome II is also in a contract year with the Browns and has the opportunity to return to the type of player we saw from him early in his career. And if he does, he will be in line for a good payday. This means Cameron Mitchell or 2024 seventh round pick Myles Harden will be allowed to slide into the nickel cornerback position this season. The Browns also signed former Miami Dolphins' nickel Nik Needham this offseason, and he'll likely get looks inside as well throughout training camp. Regardless, this is a huge loss for the Browns if Emerson is sidelined for the entirety of the 2025 season. This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns CB Martin Emerson Jr. suffers achilles injury in training camp
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Browns Trade Of Ex First-Round Pick To Eagles Stirs Rumor Mill
Browns Trade Of Ex First-Round Pick To Eagles Stirs Rumor Mill originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Philadelphia Eagles may be eyeing Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II as a potential trade target to strengthen their defensive backfield, according to rumors being stirred up by league insiders. Advertisement What would the Browns be thinking here? And what would the Eagles be getting here? With Kelee Ringo battling veteran Adoree' Jackson for the CB2 spot opposite Quinyon Mitchell, and Cooper DeJean locked into the slot, the Eagles are reportedly exploring options to add depth and competition to their secondary. Would Newsome work? The Browns selected Newsome in the first round (26th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team after finishing his rookie season with 37 combined tackles and nine pass deflections in 12 games. The 2021 first-round pick posted career highs in 2023 with 49 tackles, 14 passes defensed and two interceptions, including a memorable 34-yard pick-six against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Advertisement But he had faded since, and during the 2024 season, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski demoted him to the third cornerback on the depth chart - and that was done despite the Browns having exercised Newsome's fifth-year option worth $13.37 million guaranteed. His season ended prematurely when he was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. So maybe the Browns have tired of the player. And in Philly? Newsome's versatility might be valuable to the Eagles. According to Pro Football Focus, he has played 1,428 snaps at outside cornerback and 1,163 snaps at slot cornerback, meaning he could seamlessly rotate between positions based on matchups. Advertisement This flexibility would allow defensive coordinator Vic Fangio to move players around without significant drop-off in coverage quality, while providing immediate competition for the CB2 role between Ringo and Jackson. What about the money? Cleveland might want to dump out ... and the Eagles would be asked Eagles to absorb Newsome's $13.3 million fully guaranteed contract for 2025. That's no bargain. But Newsome's combination of youth, experience, and proven ability makes him an intriguing option for an Eagles team looking to strengthen every aspect of their defense. ... and his relative failure puts him on the Browns rumor mill. Related: Watt Trade Proposal Would Mark Eagles' Worst Nightmare Related: Browns Rookie Shedeur Sanders Must Overcome 'Mailed It In' Reputation This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
23-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Trade Buzz: Eagles could look to add a former Browns first-round pick
Eagles could look to add a former first-round pick to their talented secondary As training camp looms and roster battles get underway, the Philadelphia Eagles could be monitoring Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II as a potential trade target. With questions lingering in the secondary, particularly at the second cornerback spot opposite Quinyon Mitchell, the Eagles could be evaluating ways to add depth to their secondary. Kelee Ringo is currently locked in a camp battle with veteran Adoree' Jackson for the No. 2 cornerback role, while Cooper DeJean has solidified his place in the slot. However, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is known for valuing multifaceted defensive backs, and Newsome's skillset fits that profile. A standout at Northwestern, Newsome earned first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2020 before being selected 26th in the 2021 NFL Draft. Newsome made an immediate impact in Cleveland, earning a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team while showing flashes of elite potential. He recorded career-best numbers in 2023, recording 14 pass breakups, two interceptions, and allowing a 74.8 passer rating when targeted. Despite that breakout season, 2024 marked a downturn. After Cleveland exercised Newsome's fifth-year option, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski shifted him down the depth chart, favoring Martin Emerson Jr. in his place. Newsome started just three games last season and dealt with a hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve. The Browns shopped Newsome ahead of this year's draft, but no deal materialized. For the Eagles, Newsome's ability to play both inside and outside corner is enticing. Per Pro Football Focus, Newsome has logged 1,428 snaps on the outside and 1,163 at nickel throughout his career, offering Fangio the kind of schematic flexibility his defense thrives on. Newsome could immediately challenge for a starting role or serve as a high-end rotational piece. Philadelphia is scheduled to hold a joint practice with the Browns on August 13, which could serve as a live audition for Newsome in front of the Eagles' coaches. The roster is well-positioned financially to absorb Newsome's guaranteed $13.3 million salary for next season, and at just 25 years old, the former first-round pick still has room to develop. For an Eagles' team intent on repeating as Super Bowl champions, Newsome represents a rare combination of youth, talent, and versatility.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Browns Ex-First-Rounder Involved In Trade Buzz with Eagles
Browns Ex-First-Rounder Involved In Trade Buzz with Eagles originally appeared on Athlon Sports. If the Cleveland Browns are serious about moving off of cornerback Greg Newsome II, as is rumored? It seems the defending Super Bowl champions from Philadelphia might want to move in. Advertisement Philly seems pretty stout in the secondary, with young stars like Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, so we're not sure what the attraction to Newsome is ... Unless there is a sense that the Browns - who selected Newsome in the first round (26th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft - simply want to give up on something that once seems special. Newsome was named to the All-Rookie Team after finishing his rookie season with 37 combined tackles and nine pass deflections in 12 games. He was good again in 2023 as he posted career-highs with 49 tackles, 14 passes defensed and two interceptions, including a big-time pick-six against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. But he got demoted last year, even after the Browns ended up exercising Newsome's fifth-year option worth $13.37 million guaranteed. And then got hurt, his season ending prematurely when he was placed on IR with a hamstring injury. Advertisement It is possible that Cleveland simply doesn't want to give him a contract beyond this year ... and on that note, we wonder if the Eagles really want to absorb Newsome's $13.3 million fully guaranteed contract for 2025. At just 25 years old, Newsome's best chance for success might be a change of scenery ... especially if that involves chasing a Super Bowl, something that's not likely happening in Cleveland any time soon. Related: Browns Must 'Pump The Brakes' On Handing The Keys to Shedeur Sanders This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
