Overview
- Schwesinger told NFL Network he anticipates the scheme will remain largely the same with Mike Rutenberg calling the defense.
- Rutenberg joins from Atlanta, where he was defensive pass-game coordinator, and is tasked with maintaining the unit’s standard.
- Cleveland’s 2025 defense ranked fourth in yards allowed, with Myles Garrett setting the single-season sack record and winning Defensive Player of the Year as Schwesinger earned Defensive Rookie of the Year with 156 tackles.
- Schwesinger said his personal goal is to keep building each week through OTAs, training camp and into the season.
- NBC Sports notes the defense could not prevent a 5-12 finish in 2025, highlighting how the offense often stymied the team last year.