BEREA -- The Cleveland Browns' defense finished No. 1 overall, in the NFL in 2023 in Jim Schwartz 's first season as defensive coordinator. However, last season, the defense dropped to 19th overall.

BEREA -- The Cleveland Browns defense produced the Defensive Player of the Year in the 2023 season and the defense finished the season ranked No. 1 in the NFL.

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry watches practice during NFL rookie minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — You’ve heard the terms thrown around during broadcasts — 11 personnel, 12 personnel, nickel package, dime defense — but what do they actually mean, and why are they so ...

The Browns defense went from leading the league in 2023 to mediocre in 2024. They're aware of the need to rebound if the team is going to compete.

Former Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey is getting another shot in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. Winfrey was a fourth-round pick of the Browns in 2022.