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Browns make it official with top star on defense

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After months of rumors surrounding the fate of Cleveland’s strong defensive backfield, the Browns finally locked in the future of one of their cornerbacks for the next two years.

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter first reported the news and shared on Twitter that the Browns had exercised their fifth-year option on cornerback Greg Newsome II, keeping him in a Browns uniform until 2025.

The team’s official Twitter account confirmed as much later in the day, sharing the information in a social media post with photos of Newsome calling the cornerback “our guy.”

Newsome’s expansion has a guaranteed value of $13.3 million through 2025.

The cornerback is the last first-round draft pick the Browns have had in years, as Newsome was selected with the No. 26 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Since arriving in Cleveland, he has made 39 starts in the 41 games he has played in three years.

Newsome has recorded 128 tackles, 29 pass deflections and two interceptions in his career with Cleveland.

Last season, Newsome was part of a defense that led the league in fewest yards allowed and fewest yards allowed.

The historic defense was led by the backfield of Newsome, Denzel Ward and Martin Emerson Jr.

This trio of cornerbacks provides lockdown press coverage at a high level, giving the Browns an edge over most opponents.

Newsome set career highs in 2023, tallying 49 total tackles and both career interceptions.

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