Browns DE Myles Garrett and LB Carson Schwesinger have been named finalists for the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year and Rookie Defensive Player of the Year awards, respectively. Garrett set a new NFL record with 23 sacks in the 2025 season, surpassing Michael Strahan’s long-standing record, and is favored to win the award for the second time. Meanwhile, Schwesinger, a second-round pick, had an impressive rookie season with 156 tackles and is seen as a key player for the Browns’ defense. Both players highlight the promising future of Cleveland’s defense.
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