The Jaguars and Browns have finalized a trade involving two cornerbacks, marking a significant move in the NFL. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jaguars will receive Greg Newsome along with a sixth-round draft pick for 2026. In exchange, the Browns acquire Tyson Campbell and a seventh-round pick from the Eagles, also for 2026.
Trade Details: Jaguars and Browns
- Teams Involved: Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns
- Players Involved:
- Jaguars receive: Greg Newsome
- Browns receive: Tyson Campbell
- Draft Picks:
- Jaguars receive: Browns’ 2026 sixth-round pick
- Browns receive: Eagles’ 2026 seventh-round pick
Player Profiles
Greg Newsome, aged 25, was drafted 26th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. Currently, he is in the final year of his contract, which carries a value of $13.38 million for this season due to his fifth-year option. So far this season, he has recorded 23 tackles and three pass breakups. Over his career, he has achieved a total of 178 tackles, three interceptions, and 37 pass breakups.
On the other hand, Tyson Campbell, also 25, was a second-round selection by the Jaguars in 2021. This season, he has tallied 34 tackles, six pass breakups, and one forced fumble. Throughout his career, Campbell boasts 296 tackles, six interceptions, and 42 pass breakups. Both players have yet to earn Pro Bowl honors.
Contract and Financial Implications
Tyson Campbell recently signed a four-year contract extension worth $76.5 million in July 2024, including $53.4 million guaranteed. In contrast, Newsome is playing on a fifth-year option deal that puts pressure on his performance this season as it determines his future with the Browns.
This trade not only alters the rosters of both teams but also highlights their strategic moves to strengthen their defensive backfields. As the NFL season continues, both players will have an opportunity to make a significant impact on their new teams.
