Dawand Jones makes a big change ahead of make-or-break season with Browns

If the Cleveland Browns are going to be better in 2025, it's going to start up front with the offensive line. It’s frequently expressed that one of the most important positions in the NFL is the left tackle position. In Cleveland, the starting left tackle is expected to be Dawand Jones. After a promising rookie season at right tackle and an underwhelming season at left tackle in 2024— both ending early with injuries —Jones knows the Browns are relying on him in 2025, and he spent his offseason getting prepared to deliver. Speaking with the media on Wednesday after an OTA practice, the third-year tackle was noticeably smaller. Jones explained that he has already lost 20 pounds this offseason, and that’s something he’s taking pride in. Knowing that he needed to be a learner to thrive at left tackle, he’s taking better care of his body and has been happy with the results. The third-year lineman is showing his commitment to improvement and the team because he bluntly expressed that he still doesn’t like playing