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.

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.

The Browns defense went from leading the league in 2023 to mediocre in 2024. They're aware of the need to rebound if the team is going to compete.

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.

Ogbo Okoronkwo was set to enter the final year of his deal with the Cleveland Browns before the team decided Thursday to release him a month ahead of training camp.

The Cleveland Browns selected UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger with the No. 33 overall pick after also going defense with their first pick, regardless of the team’s pressing need for offensive ...

The Cleveland Browns have not done a whole lot to address their defense this offseason, which is understandable given that they entered free agency with virtually no financial wiggle room, and ...

Garrett is back in Cleveland after requesting a trade this offseason. He ultimately signed a four-year, $160 million extension to remain the face of the Browns’ defense.