It’s one week from the Browns’ first full-squad training camp practice on July 23,
There have already been position group previews for the five offensive groups: Quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends and offensive linemen. Now the previews shift to the defensive side of the ball.
This preview looks at arguably the most important position group in defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz’s scheme. It’s time to dive into the defensive line.
Cleveland Browns defensive linemen
Defensive ends
Defensive tackles
(* — denotes rookie)
Into the numbers: Cleveland Browns DL
What they’re saying: Cleveland Browns DL
Training camp analysis: Cleveland Browns DL
There’s nothing wrong with starting with arguably the best pass rusher in the NFL, especially one who says he’s motivated to have his best season yet like Garrett has said after signing his new contract extension. The Browns are hoping Graham, the No. 5 overall pick in the draft, can help take some of the pressure off Garrett by providing his own pressure from the interior. It’s not just Graham, though. They’re banking on Hall, their 2024 second-round pick, to get healthy from a offseason knee surgery and be the additional pass rush from the inside who can also be part of a younger core going forward. The same holds true with McGuire and Wright, a 2022 third-round pick, at the end spot opposite Garrett. The Browns brought in Tryon-Shoyinka in the hopes of catching a bounce-back season from a former first-round pick in the same way they did with wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in 2024.
Chris Easterling can be reached at ceasterling@thebeaconjournal.com. Read more about the Browns at www.beaconjournal.com/sports/browns. Follow him on X at @ceasterlingABJ
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Browns 2025 training camp position preview | Can Mason Graham help Myles Garrett lift DL?
Reporting by Chris Easterling, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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