BEREA -- The Cleveland Browns' defense finished No. 1 overall, in the NFL in 2023 in Jim Schwartz 's first season as defensive coordinator. However, last season, the defense dropped to 19th overall.

The Cleveland Browns have had their problems recently, but one area of the roster that's stood out is the defensive line.

BEREA -- The Cleveland Browns defense produced the Defensive Player of the Year in the 2023 season and the defense finished the season ranked No. 1 in the NFL.

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry watches practice during NFL rookie minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.

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This sentiment captures the urgency surrounding the Browns’ defense heading into 2025. Being average — being “just a guy” — won’t cut it if Cleveland hopes to return to the playoffs.

The Cleveland Browns ' trades and selections became the story of the 2025 NFL draft (and beyond). In addition to drafting a pair of rookie quarterbacks – Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, the ...