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Browns' Rookie Linebacker Shines in Preseason Opener
9 Aug
Summary
- Shedeur Sanders, Browns' 5th-round QB, throws 2 TDs in debut
- Rookie LB Carson Schwesinger makes 6 tackles in first half
- Schwesinger set to play key role with injuries to veteran LBs
The Cleveland Browns' preseason opener on August 4, 2025 provided plenty of reasons for optimism, as the team's young talent shone brightly. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders, the Browns' fifth-round draft pick, took the headlines with a sharp performance, throwing two touchdowns in his debut.
However, it was rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger who truly stood out. Schwesinger, the team's second-round selection, is set to play a crucial role in the Browns' defense this season, as he steps up to fill the void left by the surprise retirement of veteran Jordan Hicks and the season-ending injury to Jeremiah Owusu-Koromoah.
In the first half of the preseason game against the Carolina Panthers, Schwesinger made six tackles, showcasing his potential as a tackling machine. The Browns were quick to pull him from the game, knowing that he will have many more important downs to play in the regular season.
With the Browns facing uncertainty at the linebacker position, Schwesinger's impressive debut has given the team and its fans a reason to be excited. If he can maintain this level of play, the young linebacker could quickly become a fan favorite in Cleveland.
