The Cleveland Browns have officially exercised the fifth-year option on cornerback Greg Newsome II's rookie contract. Newsome, who was the 26th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, is now set to earn $13.377 million in 2025. This decision was anticipated, and it reflects the team's satisfaction with Newsome's performance, emphasizing their desire to retain as many skilled man corners as possible. The deadline for this decision was May 2, and the announcement came just days before this deadline.
Browns pick up 5-year contract option on CB Greg Newsome II. He was 1st-round pick in 2021 https://t.co/p0bhFGi4lJ
Browns picked up CB Greg Newsome II’s fifth-year option as expected.
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Report: Browns decision on Greg Newsome’s 5th year option official: https://t.co/SBc4H2rDdw
Browns exercise Greg Newsome's fifth-year option. https://t.co/RwXiK4E7Oz
#Browns pick up CB Greg Newsome II's fifth-year option worth a guaranteed $13.37M for 2025. Full story with all of the details here: https://t.co/UjnRB6VSR2
Can confirm #Browns have picked up fifth-year option on CB Greg Newsome II’s rookie contract. @AdamSchefter first to report.
Newsome, the 26th pick in 2021 draft, is now set to make $13.377M in 2025. https://t.co/1uZN3U8onQ
Source: The #Browns have exercised the fifth-year option on cornerback Greg Newsome.
Browns have picked up Greg Newsome’s 5th-year option, per source.
Still no word from Berry on if the Browns will pick up Greg Newsome's fifth-year option. Deadline is May 2. "Very happy with Greg. Want as many man corners as we can have."
Still no word from Berry on if the Browns will pick up Greg Newsom's fifth-year option. Deadline is May 2. "Very happy with Greg. Want as many man corners as we can have."
Berry was asked how he feels about having a first-round pick next year. "... For now," Berry said smiling. Berry added it will be good to have a full set of picks in 2025. https://t.co/FeWFcySHV1
For CB Greg Newsome II, this #Browns' move is a matter of when, not if: https://t.co/dZ0p5lXa9u