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A hamstring injury landed Newsome on the PUP list last month, but he’s now set to rejoin the defense that ranked 13th in points per game and first in yards allowed per game. Newsome totaled 49 tackles and two interceptions last season while earning a PFF coverage grade of 74.6. He also broke up 10 passes and allowed a 58.2 percent catch rate. In addition to Newsome, the Browns also activated DT Dalvin Tomlinson from the PUP list.

Newsome underwent surgery to correct the issue and Kevin Stefanski told reporters that the team will “hopefully have [Newsome] back for Week 1.” Newsome has proven himself as a difference-making slot cornerback, forcing 32 incompletions in his first three seasons. A potential Week 1 absence is significant; the Browns secondary is tasked with containing Dallas Cowboys inside/outside star receiver CeeDee Lamb.

The Browns locked up Newsome for the next two seasons. Newsome has two interceptions over 39 career games with the Browns since the start of the 2021 season. He missed a few games last season with a knee issue and totaled 34 solo tackles, including four tackles for a loss.

Delpit was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury in December and now the Browns open his practice window with Wild Card Weekend looming. He got in a limited practice on Wednesday, opening the door for a potential return on Saturday. Fellow defensive backs Juan Thornhill (calf) and Greg Newsome (knee) also practiced in a limited capacity as the secondary prepares for C.J. Stroud and company.

Newsome missed Week 9 with the groin injury. He sat out of practice on Wednesday but was back in action for the following two sessions, giving him a shot at suiting up versus Baltimore. Newsome has three pass breakups and 20 tackles this season.

Newsome missed one game earlier in the year with an elbow issue and is now at risk of sitting in Week 9 against the Cardinals. The third-year corner has three pass breakups and 20 total tackles this year. His status will become more clear as the team nears the final injury report on Friday.

Newsome missed Week 3 with the elbow issue but appears ready to return in Week 4 versus the Ravens. Newsome started for the Browns in Week 1 and Week 2. He totaled eight tackles and defended one pass.

Newsome missed all of practice with an elbow injury that he reportedly suffered in the Browns’ Week 2 loss to the Steelers. Newsome’s arm was trapped under wide receiver Myles Boykin in the third quarter, and was hyperextended in the process. Head coach Kevin Stefanski says he doesn’t expect this to be a long-term injury for Newsome, but he’s out at least this week.

Cooper played through the groin injury in Week 2, but the shoulder injury is a new addition to his status. Still, he played without any limitations on Monday against the Steelers, so Cooper, who is no stranger to missing practice, should be able to suit up on Sunday. If he is able to return to practice by Friday, Cooper will sit on the WR2/3 border for his Week 3 matchup with the Titans. Cornerback Greg Newsome and defensive end Za’Darius Smith were also held out of practice.

Newsome suffered a concussion in practice a week ago and was forced to miss the Browns’ Week 11 game versus the Bills. After a slow start, Josh Allen picked apart Cleveland’s weakened secondary in the second half. Tom Brady will attempt to do the same this week.