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The Cleveland Browns have undergone a defensive transformation this offseason. Two rookies have emerged as standout performers during training camp. Mason Graham and Carson Schwesinger have brought fresh energy to a unit that needed playmakers.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 31

Insider Says Browns Have Been ‘Thrilled’ With Young Rookie

The Cleveland Browns enter this season with low expectations from analysts, but their 2025 rookie class has provided reasons for optimism. Talent has surfaced throughout the draft class, with several newcomers who could have big impacts this season.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 29

Carson Schwesinger Is Drawing Comparisons To Browns Legend

Many analysts questioned the Cleveland Browns’ decision to invest their top second-round pick in linebacker Carson Schwesinger. Some believed that the former Big Ten standout would be available later in the draft, but Cleveland believed Schwesinger’s potential made this a worthy pick.

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Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 28

Carson Schwesinger Earns Notable Training Camp Award

The Cleveland Browns made defensive reinforcement a priority this offseason. They used the months leading up to training camp to identify players who could contribute right away.

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Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

No sporting event can match the Super Bowl. It’s the biggest annual event in sports, and frankly, in culture. Television ratings don’t lie on that front.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 25

Browns Rookie Projected To Make Immediate Impact

Rookies rarely generate serious buzz before taking their first regular-season snap. But one name keeps surfacing in discussions as the opener against the Cincinnati Bengals draws closer.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 24

Browns Rookie Dominated In Saturday’s Preseason Finale

The Cleveland Browns gave their fans a lot to be excited about in Saturday’s 19-17 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Rams, which hopefully gave the team a bit of momentum heading into Week 1 after wrapping up the preseason at 3-0.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 23

Analyst Believes Browns Rookie Could Win NFL Award

The Cleveland Browns enter the 2025 season with renewed optimism on defense, much of it centered around an unlikely rookie making waves at linebacker. Carson Schwesinger has grabbed attention throughout training camp with his aggressive play and football instincts.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 21

Browns Defender Named Among Top Preseason Rookies

The Cleveland Browns knew they needed to bolster their linebackers corps this offseason. They did so by taking UCLA star Carson Schwesinger early in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and he’s drawn plenty of attention so far.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 15

Rising Player Turning Heads At Browns Camp

The Cleveland Browns turned heads during April’s draft when they selected UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger with the 33rd overall pick. Many questioned whether a player with just one standout college season was worth such a high selection.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 13

Browns Rookie Is Being Compared To Clay Matthews

Training camp in Berea brought overcast skies and high-intensity work as the Cleveland Browns pushed through another morning session. The linebacker position has always been crucial to this franchise’s defensive identity, and now one rookie is generating buzz with his early performances.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 10

2 Browns Rookies Are Turning Heads With Standout Play

The Cleveland Browns defense delivered an impressive showing in their preseason opener, but two rookie standouts captured the attention of fans and analysts alike.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / August 10

Early returns are showing the Cleveland Browns made the right move to give exciting rookie a fully guaranteed contract

The Cleveland Browns were the second team to give out a fully guaranteed contract to their second-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft. That decision with linebacker Carson Schwesinger helped send ripples through the league, leading to several other second-round picks receiving fully guaranteed deals.

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Cleveland Browns News / Total Apex Sports / August 9

Cleveland Browns Get Strong Performance From A Rookie Not Named Shedeur Sanders

The NFL preseason serves as the perfect stage for rookies to showcase their potential, and for Cleveland Browns rookie Carson Schwesinger, Friday night against the Carolina Panthers was a statement.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 9

Rookie Browns Defender Turns Heads With Solid Debut

Analysts had mixed reviews about the Cleveland Browns’ 2025 NFL Draft decisions. While pundits praised Cleveland for some of their selections, many analysts openly questioned the team’s decision to go with two defensive players as their top two picks after their league-worst offensive performance in 2024.

Cleveland Browns News / Sporting News / August 9

Browns rookie Carson Schwesinger joined Shedeur Sanders in having impressive Cleveland debut

It was a great night for the Browns.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / August 6

Browns Rookie Earning Major Recognition At Camp

The Cleveland Browns found a true diamond in the rough in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Linebacker Carson Schwesinger has looked the part of a starter since he was selected at No.

Cleveland Browns News / Dawg Pound Daily / August 5

Everyone is paying attention to the wrong Browns rookie ahead of preseason opener

Recently, much of the talk around Cleveland Browns training camp continues to evolve around the quarterback room and battle. While that makes sense, to an extent, this team is about ready to open their preseason and fans should be watching one rookie much closer than they've been doing in camp.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / August 3

Browns' Rookie Already Earning Major Praise From Teammates

Chances are if you've heard the rhythmic sound of pads colliding at Cleveland Browns training camp this year, there's a pretty good chance rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger was responsible for it.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / July 31

Early Standout Is Emerging On Browns’ Defense

There is a lot of pressure on the Cleveland Browns’ draft class to serve as a harbinger for better days and help speed up the rebuilding process. The rookies are showing encouraging signs in training camp, with one doing a particularly outstanding job and drawing rave reviews thus far.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / July 31

Browns Rookie Is Drawing Pro Bowl Hype

The Cleveland Browns have navigated this offseason with a goal of becoming a more old-school team built around strong play in the trenches, taking care of the ball, a strong running game, and a fast and aggressive defense with playmakers at every level.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 15

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As rookies begin reporting to NFL training camps, most of the league's 2025 second-round picks remain unsigned.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / July 12

Why almost none of the NFL's second-round picks have signed

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Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / June 30

Browns could be partially to blame for some NFL teams being in a bind after Cleveland signed a player to a fully guaranteed contract

The Cleveland Browns are no strangers to making contract decisions that may not be popular across the rest of the league. Cleveland made waves when it gave quarterback Deshaun Watson a fully guaranteed contract—an unprecedented move that was not well received by other NFL owners.

Cleveland Browns News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 29

How UCLA's Carson Schwesinger Disrupted Rookie Contract Negotiations

The difference between a first-round pick and a second-round pick used to be enormous financially, as first-rounders used to be the only rookies who would receive fully guaranteed contracts.

Cleveland Browns News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 26

Former Bruin Goes from Biochemist to Second-Round Draft Pick

If his play on the field was any indication of how he goes about life, then you wouldn’t be surprised that Carson Schwesinger took the hard route to get to where he is.