Duval Reacts to Shocking Tyson Campbell Trade

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have not been afraid to make big trades under their new leadership group of general manager James Gladstone, head coach Liam Coen, and executive vice president of football operations Tony Boselli.

The latest such move? Trading Tyson Campbell and the Eagles’ 2026 7th-round pick to the Cleveland Browns for cornerback Greg Newsome and the New York Jets' 2026 6th-round pick.

So, what do Jaguars fans make of the Campbell move? Duval and the NFL world at large took to social media to weigh in on Wednesday evening.

Duval Sounds Off

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell (3) and cornerback Montaric Brown (30) pray before an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars edged the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Campbell was not having a particularly strong start to the 2025 season, allowing the second-most yards in coverage of any defender through five weeks behind Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly. With that said, Campbell had long been a loyal solider for the Jaguars, was a solid run defender, and had made two huge plays for the Jaguars in wins over the Houston Texans and the San Francisco 49ers.

Some metrics from what would have been tomorrow’s article on Tyson Campbell.

- 39 Targets (T-Most in #NFL)
- 314 Yards Allowed (2nd Most)
- 53.8% Completion %
- 8 Passes Defensed (T-5th)
- Allowed longest pass in each of the #Jaguars last four games. (50,42,31,34) pic.twitter.com/3PxrwpwM9A
— Daniel Griffis (@DanDGriffis) October 9, 2025

Love this move by James Gladstone. Newsome’s vision and quick trigger while working from zone techniques will be a great fit in Campanile’s defense.

All of the rolling zones in that scheme suit his strengths better, especially with what he did in college. https://t.co/9AYx8i6FR8
— Daniel House (@DanielHouseMN) October 9, 2025

James Gladstone needs a statue in Jacksonville https://t.co/BXfgaZdVpF
— leo (@itsPoldo) October 9, 2025

WHATT??? Why would the Jags ever do this, I like Greg Newsome but Tyson Campbell been a dawg and they Jax def has the most turnovers itl
— Johnny Miller (@millerfamily12) October 9, 2025

#Jaguars GM James Gladstone’s trades since August:
- Luke Fortner to Saints for Khalen Saunders
- Fred Johnson to Eagles for a 2026 7th round pick
- A 2026 6th rounder to Lions for Tim Patrick
- Tank Bigsby to Eagles for a 2026 5th rounder and a 2026 6th rounder
+ below https://t.co/CLMJSGfyqs
— Lauren Brooks (@1010XLLauren) October 9, 2025

The Jaguars just gave Campbell a big extension last season. Now, the Jaguars are moving on quickly after their new regime seemingly determined that Campbell was not the type of cornerback they were looking to feature, a decision that will not be coming at a cheap price.

Money/contracts certainly a factor in Tyson Campbell-Greg Newsome II trade.

Previous Jaguars regime signed Campbell to a 4-year, $76.5 million extension with $53.4 million guaranteed in July 2024.

Newsome is making $13.88 million in 2025 & free agent after season.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) October 9, 2025

Tyson Campbell traded. Tough for him. He loves this team and now heads to Cleveland. He was making a lot of money and hadn’t had a pick in 27 games but this gives the Jaguars cap flexibility moving forward. https://t.co/Bj0EyRLAnT
— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) October 9, 2025

Tyson Campbell's extension didn't kick in until this season, so the Jaguars basically paid him around $30 million for his five games this year
— Justis Mosqueda (@JuMosq) October 9, 2025

The Jaguars have been active on trades ever since the new regime took over, and this move could be a sign of their faith in the rest of the cornerback room. Coen discussed the cornerback room and its depth on Wednesday, expressing confidence in the unit.

"We did have a few, one-on-one opportunity type plays that we didn't end up coming down with but I do have a lot of confidence in those guys back there. What that looks like from a rotational standpoint, I think we'll know a little bit more in the next day or two," Coen said.

Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen coaches along the sideline during the first quarter between the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday September 21, 2025 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union] | Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

"I thought Travis [WR/DB Travis Hunter] makes a good play on Kelce [Chiefs TE Travis Kelce] on the third down. Montaric [CB Montaric Brown] makes a huge deflection on a big-time play. [CB] Jarrian Jones gets in at the end of the game, makes the tackle at the end, so all those guys I think are going to continue to play and get reps and opportunities and what that looks like from a rep count standpoint I think we'll know a little bit more throughout this week.”

Newsome is an upgrade over Campbell, and this Jaguars regime didn’t pay Campbell
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) October 9, 2025

I truly think the Jags see Montaric Brown as a starter next year and Travis expanding his role at corner. Brought in a great rental. Freed cap for Devin and Travon (and maybe ETN, but doubtful). But if Newsome balls then I’m sure they’ll figure it out. Never settling. Love it.
— DeZZi Faiyaz (@sirBAPalot) October 9, 2025

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