The Las Vegas Raiders have a clear need at cornerback, but it seems like a sure thing that Travis Hunter will be off the board before they pick at No. 6. Not only that, but it also seems like a sure thing that the team is leaning toward taking Ashton Jeanty with that pick.
The option remains to draft a cornerback in later rounds, but given the class and the gaping holes in the secondary, the Raiders need to prioritize the position.
Could Greg Newsome II Be The Las Vegas Raiders’ Long-Term Answer At CB?
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, another option has hit the market as the Cleveland Browns are looking to sell.
“Two Browns players believed to be available via trade entering the draft, per sources: CB Greg Newsome and DE Ogbo Okoronkwo,” Schultz wrote on X. “Okoronkwo has recorded 7.5 sacks over the past two seasons, while Newsome — a former first-round pick — is entering the final year of his deal.”
Newsome II has been the subject of recurring trade speculation. Heading into the final year of his rookie contract, Newsome’s name has surfaced in trade discussions, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter recently labeling him as a player who could be “deemed expendable” around the draft.
Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports has also highlighted Newsome as a potential trade candidate for the Browns.A trade involving Newsome could offer the Browns financial flexibility, potentially freeing up $13 million in cap space, while also providing value in return for a player whose long-term future in Cleveland may be uncertain.
“He’s getting $13.3 million on his fifth-year option this year, and suffered through a difficult 2024 season, so moving him might not be easy. He had hamstring surgery last July, then struggled and lost his job early in the season, only to end up missing the last four games when the hamstring flared up again,” Vacchiano said. “Still, he’s a 24-year-old former first-round pick who had three decent NFL seasons. He doesn’t have a future in Cleveland, but cornerbacks are hard to find, so someone might be willing to take a chance.”