Packers trade speculation for Browns’ 1st Round pick at CB ramps up
The Green Bay Packers are in an excellent spot midway through the 2024 NFL season. They are 6-2 and sit just a half-game behind the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions. That makes Sunday’s matchup against the Lions crucial.
Detroit possesses one of the most deadly aerial attacks in the league. The Packers’ secondary will need to play well to have any hopes of staying in the game. That is especially true considering the
But he is not the only one with health concerns.
Green Bay’s best cornerback, Jaire Alexander, suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Initial reports indicate that Alexander did not suffer any structural damage, and he is considered day-to-day.
Nevertheless, the Packers will need all the help they can get on the back end against Detroit. That is why Greg Newsome II has been floated around as a possible trade target, per Bleacher Report’s Mitch Milani.
“Newsome could allow the Packers to decide where they want to upgrade,” Milani points out. “He can play inside, outside… Newsome may play in the nickel on third down; he can play outside on first down.”
“Newsome could provide depth and flexibility at numerous positions.”
The Browns cornerback was drafted 26th overall by Cleveland in the 2021 NFL Draft. He has been an every-week starter, showing off his versatility.
Listed at 6’0”, 192 lbs, the 24-year-old corner has decent size but is also known for his quickness. He is coming off of a career year with 14 passes defensed and earned a 69.6 PFF grade, ranking among the better corners in the league. Despite only having two interceptions in his career, he is a solid all-around cornerback.
The Packers could certainly use an upgrade over Keisean Nixon, and Newsome would make a great fit.Nevertheless, the Packers will need all the help they can get on the back end against Detroit. That is why Greg Newsome II has been floated around as a possible trade target, per Bleacher Report’s Mitch Milani.
“Newsome could allow the Packers to decide where they want to upgrade,” Milani points out. “He can play inside, outside… Newsome may play in the nickel on third down; he can play outside on first down.”
“Newsome could provide depth and flexibility at numerous positions.”
The Browns cornerback was drafted 26th overall by Cleveland in the 2021 NFL Draft. He has been an every-week starter, showing off his versatility.
Listed at 6’0”, 192 lbs, the 24-year-old corner has decent size but is also known for his quickness. He is coming off of a career year with 14 passes defensed and earned a 69.6 PFF grade, ranking among the better corners in the league. Despite only having two interceptions in his career, he is a solid all-around cornerback.
The Packers could certainly use an upgrade over Keisean Nixon, and Newsome would make a great fit.
