Jacksonville acquired Greg Newsome II and a 2026 sixth-round…
Jacksonville acquired Greg Newsome II and a 2026 sixth-round pick from Cleveland for Tyson Campbell and a 2026 seventh. Newsome produced 29 tackles, six passes defensed and an interception in 12 Jaguars games. Campbell answered with 53 tackles, 12 passes defensed, an interception returned for a touchdown and a forced fumble in 12 Browns games. Cleveland received the stronger individual stat line, while Jacksonville improved the attached pick by a round.
Cleveland Browns Received
- player Tyson Campbell
- pick 2026 7th round pick (239th overall, subsequently traded; Tommy Doman selected at No. 239)
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- player Greg Newsome II
- pick 2026 6th round pick (182nd overall, subsequently traded; Taylen Green selected at No. 182)
Trade Analysis
What the Teams Swapped
Jacksonville received cornerback Greg Newsome II and a 2026 sixth-round pick, while Cleveland received cornerback Tyson Campbell and a 2026 seventh. The sixth later occupied No. 182 and the seventh No. 239 before subsequent movement. Because those selections changed hands again, the cleanest comparison focuses on the one-round pick advantage Jacksonville received and the on-field performance of the two veteran corners.
Why Cleveland Likes Campbell
Campbell produced quickly after arriving. In 12 Browns games he recorded 53 tackles, 12 passes defensed, an interception returned for a touchdown and a forced fumble. That is substantial activity from a midseason acquisition and gives Cleveland the stronger individual statistical return. The Browns were willing to move down a round in the attached draft compensation to acquire that profile.
How Jacksonville Balanced It
Newsome was also a useful contributor, totaling 29 tackles, six passes defensed and an interception in 12 Jaguars games. Jacksonville did not replace Campbell with an empty roster spot; it received a starting-caliber veteran who helped the secondary during the same season. The sixth-round pick coming back instead of a seventh adds another layer of value that offsets Campbell's stronger box-score production. The age, contract and future performance of both corners can still change the balance, so the current tie should not be treated as permanent.
Final Verdict
Even Trade. Cleveland earns a B for Campbell's productive 12-game stretch. Jacksonville also receives a B for useful Newsome snaps plus the superior attached pick. Both teams addressed their preferences at cornerback without surrendering major capital, and the current evidence does not create enough separation to declare a winner.