Greg Newsome II is set to start in the Browns’ outside cornerback role opposite Denzel Ward following Martin Emerson Jr.’s season-ending Achilles injury. Newsome said he’s not looking to fill the void left by Emerson and only wants to help the team win.

“My goal is not to fill any void,” Newsome said, via Scott Petrak of BrownsZone. “As a player, I think I have the ability of any cornerback in the league. So my job is not to fill a void. My job is just to go out there and help my team win. So I’m back to my natural position. I’m super excited to do that and that’s what I was put on this Earth to do is play outside corner. So I’m super excited.”

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski is confident Newsome will do well in any cornerback spot they decide to put him in.

“Greg’s a great football player,”

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