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Browns Defense: Same Scheme, New Year?
23 Feb
Summary
- Browns linebacker expects defensive scheme continuity.
- Defense ranked fourth-fewest yards in 2025.
- Offense is the primary focus for offseason improvements.
For the upcoming 2026 season, the Cleveland Browns have appointed a new head coach and defensive coordinator. However, linebacker Carson Schwesinger anticipates significant continuity on the defensive side of the ball.
Last season, the defense, led by Jim Schwartz, ranked fourth in the league for fewest yards allowed. This success contributed to Schwesinger earning defensive rookie of the year honors and Myles Garrett winning defensive player of the year. Following Schwartz's departure due to the promotion of Todd Monken to head coach, Mike Rutenberg has taken over as defensive coordinator.
Schwesinger stated on NFL Network that he believes the defensive deployment will remain largely unchanged. He expressed his eagerness to build upon the previous year's success and maintain the defense's momentum. The team's 5-12 record in 2025 indicates that improving the offense, which struggled significantly, will be the primary objective this offseason.
