Browns Defense Needs Fixing Fast | Cleveland Browns News

The Browns’ defense looked like a shell of its former self in the season opener—sloppy tackling, minimal pressure, and zero playmaking. Despite key absences, the unit’s struggles were glaring, with snap counts hinting at imminent adjustments. Jared Verse underwhelmed, Mason Graham flashed potential, and Adin Huntington got unexpected reps. At linebacker, Carson Schwesinger played every down but averaged out; rookie Quincy Williams graded worst. Tackling was a team-wide disaster. On the back end, Denzel Ward shined brightest, while Myles Harden got torched and safeties Ronnie Hickman and Grant Delpit delivered quiet, unremarkable performances. Rookie Emmanuel McNeil-Warren saw limited snaps but graded impressively—could his role grow? The Browns have serious defensive work to do if they want to compete.

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