With Martin Emerson Jr. suffering a torn Achilles, which will keep him out the entire 2025 season, Greg Newsome II is set to step back into a full-time starting role as an outside corner. Newsome wasn't thrilled with his role in 2024, as he not only was forced into the slot, but he also wasn't on the field in two-cornerback personnel packages. That will all change this year, as Newsome is the clear-cut opposite of All-Pro cornerback Denzel Ward on this man-heavy defense.
Newsome spoke with the media following Emerson's injury on Wednesday and expressed the significance of the injury while putting football aside due to their strong personal bond.