NFL Live Update : Jaguars trading CB Tyson Campbell & 2026 7th-round pick to Browns in exchange for CB Greg Newsome & 2026 6th-round pick.
BROWNS TRADING FOR TYSON CAMPBELL
Jaguars trading CB Tyson Campbell & 2026 7th-round pick to Browns in exchange for CB Greg Newsome & 2026 6th-round pick. (via
Browns Acquire CB Tyson Campbell in Surprise Cornerback Swap with JaguarsThe graphic you’ve shared is a fan-made (or mock) “TRADE ALERT” post circulating on X and sports forums today, October 9, 2025, featuring Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell (No. 3, teal jersey) with a Cleveland Browns helmet overlay. It captures Campbell in action during a game, with the dramatic red-and-orange design mimicking official NFL alerts. While the image itself is speculative hype, the trade it references is real—finalized late last night (October 8) and confirmed across major outlets this morning. It’s the second blockbuster deal between these teams in six months, following their 2025 draft-night pick swap.Trade BreakdownThe Browns and Jaguars executed a straight cornerback swap with a minor draft pick sweetener, pending physicals. Here’s the full deal:
| Team | Receives |
|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | CB Tyson Campbell + 2026 7th-round pick (from Eagles, via Jaguars) |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | CB Greg Newsome II + 2026 6th-round pick (from Jets, via Browns) |
- Why Now? Cleveland’s secondary has been decimated: Martin Emerson Jr. (key outside CB) tore his Achilles in Week 4 and is out for the season, leaving GM Andrew Berry desperate for depth ahead of tonight’s matchup vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jacksonville, riding high after a 27-20 upset over the Chiefs on Monday, views Newsome as a better scheme fit for their zone-heavy defense and a cap saver long-term.
- Financials:
- Newsome is in the final year of his rookie deal (5th-year option: $13.38M fully guaranteed), making him a “rental” for JAX.
- Campbell signed a 4-year, $76.5M extension ($53.4M guaranteed) in July 2024, with escalating cap hits: $8M (2025), $10.6M (2026), $23.9M (2027), $24.5M (2028). Cleveland can restructure for flexibility, but it’s a bet on his upside as a long-term CB1 opposite Denzel Ward.
- No Dead Cap for Browns: Trading Newsome avoids any post-2025 hit, signaling they weren’t planning to re-sign him amid big-money deals for Ward and Myles Garrett.
Player Profiles & 2025 Stats (Through Week 5)Both 25-year-old 2021 draftees (Newsome 26th overall, Campbell 33rd) have been starters since Day 1, but their trajectories diverged:
| Player | Team (Pre-Trade) | Snaps Played | Tackles | INTs | PBUs | Passer Rating Allowed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Campbell | Jaguars | 285 (89%) | 28 | 0 | 4 | 92.3 | Elite athlete (4.37 40-yard), but injury-prone (missed 10 games in 2023-24). Strong in man coverage; no INT since 2023. JAX fans mixed—some call it a “cap dump” after his $76M deal. |
| Greg Newsome II | Browns | 312 (95%) | 23 | 0 | 3 | 85.1 | Breakout 2025: Allowed just 15/23 completions (65% rate). Physical (famous for scuffle with Steelers’ George Pickens). Browns’ “Love Cleveland it’s been real” X post signals bittersweet exit. |
- Campbell’s Fit in CLE: Immediate starter opposite Ward. His length (6’2″) and speed address Browns’ vulnerability to deep passes (ranked 28th in pass defense, 25.4 points allowed/game). Potential to pair with slot guy Myles Harden for a revamped unit.
- Newsome’s Boost to JAX: Upgrades their outside duo with Montaric Brown. Jaguars’ secondary ranks top-10 in yards allowed (189 YPG), and this adds a proven tackler without long-term commitment.
Why This Blew Up on Google Discover Today
- Timing & Drama: Announced ~10 PM ET last night by insiders like Adam Schefter and Tom Pelissero, it exploded overnight with 4M+ views on Schefter’s X post alone. Discover feeds it as “NFL Trade Deadline Early Frenzy” amid Browns’ 2-3 start and Jags’ 4-1 surge.
- Fan Reactions: X is lit—Browns fans see it as a “win-now” steal (e.g., “Berry cooking again!”); Jags supporters debate the cap relief vs. losing a homegrown star (“Tough pill, but Newsome > Campbell in zone”). Memes galore about the CLE-JAX “bromance” after their April draft trade (Jags moved up for a QB).
- Broader Impact: Browns (2-3) host Steelers tonight; Campbell could debut if cleared. Jaguars (4-1) face Colts Sunday. Analysts like PFF grade it a slight edge to JAX short-term, but CLE long-term due to control.