Browns pulled off a trade so good it’s still paying dividends months later

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry with owner Jimmy Haslam | Scott Galvin-Imagn ImagesDuring his season-ending press conference with local reporters, Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam was unwavering in his support of general manager Andrew Berry, and the huge decision to retain him after firing head coach Kevin Stefanski.

Among Haslam’s reasoning was a savvy, low-key, in-season trade that continues to look better by the week — weeks after the end of the season, even.

The Browns’ decision to cut bait with cornerback Greg Newsome II, their first-round draft pick in 2021, was glossed over nationally as the Browns won just three of their first 15 games this season. But the early…