Cleveland Browns LB Carson Schwesinger had a combined 156 tackles, including 11 tackles for loss, nine QB hits, 2.5 sacks, two interceptions and three passes defensed in 16 regular-season games enroute to Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2025. He looks to build on that momentum heading into 2026, as voluntary offseason workout programs begin this week. "But now I guess the mindset is just what's next? Keep building off of it," Schwesinger said.

Cleveland Browns LB Carson Schwesinger finished sixth in the NFL with 156 total tackles in 2025, and he said he expects to have a similar role under new defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg. "One of the big things for us is we wanted to keep a lot of the scheme the same," Schwesinger. "So in terms of that, I don't expect there to be a lot of changes."

Cleveland Browns LB Carson Schwesinger was the 2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press.

Cleveland Browns LB Carson Schwesinger's 156 total tackles ranked sixth in the NFL in 2025 and were 50 more than any other rookie.

The Cleveland Browns elevated TE Sal Cannella from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jan. 3. The team has also signed LB Edefuan Ulofoshio to the active roster and placed LB Carson Schwesinger (ankle, quadriceps) on the Reserve/Injured list.

Cleveland Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. (groin), TE David Njoku (knee, personal) and LB Carson Schwesinger (ankle, quadriceps) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and have been ruled out for Week 18. LB Winston Reid (back) was limited during practice but has been ruled out. C Kingsley Eguakun (knee, shoulder), CB Myles Harden (shoulder) and OG Teven Jenkins (concussion) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. S Grant Delpit (Achilles), DE Myles Garrett (hip), DT Michael Hall Jr. (knee) and DT Shelby Harris (toe) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. TE Brenden Bates (shoulder), OG Joel Bitonio (wrist), CB Tyson Campbell (shoulder), QB Dillon Gabriel (shoulder), DT Mason Graham (rib), OT KT Leveston (shoulder), RB Dylan Sampson (hand) and QB Shedeur Sanders (back, finger) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

Cleveland Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. (groin), TE David Njoku (knee, non-injury) and LB Carson Schwesinger (quadriceps, ankle) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 1. DE Myles Garrett (hip), DT Michael Hall Jr. (knee), OG Teven Jenkins (concussion), C Kingsley Eguakun (knee, shoulder), OG Joel Bitonio (wrist), S Grant Delpit (Achilles), CB Myles Harden (shoulder), DT Shelby Harris (toe) and LB Winston Reid (back) were limited participants, and RB Dylan Sampson (hand), QB Shedeur Sanders (back, finger), TE Brenden Bates (shoulder), CB Tyson Campbell (shoulder), QB Dillon Gabriel (shoulder), DT Mason Graham (rib) and OT KT Leveston (shoulder) fully participated.

Cleveland Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. (groin), OG Teven Jenkins (concussion), C Kingsley Eguakun (knee, shoulder), TE David Njoku (knee, non-injury) and LB Carson Schwesinger (quadriceps, ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 31. TE Brenden Bates (shoulder), OG Joel Bitonio (wrist), CB Tyson Campbell (shoulder), S Grant Delpit (Achilles), QB Dillon Gabriel (shoulder), DT Mason Graham (rib), CB Myles Harden (shoulder), DT Shelby Harris (toe), OT KT Leveston (shoulder) and LB Winston Reid (back) were limited participants, and RB Dylan Sampson (hand) and QB Shedeur Sanders (back, finger) fully participated.

Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee, personal) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 17 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. LB Winston Reid (back) was limited in practice all week and has been ruled out. TE Harold Fannin Jr. (groin), QB Dillon Gabriel (shoulder), CB Myles Harden (shoulder), LB Sam Kamara (elbow), RB Dylan Sampson (hand), and G Wyatt Teller (calf) were limited in practice and are listed as questionable. TE Brenden Bates (ankle), G Joel Bitonio (rest), CB Tyson Campbell (shoulder), DL Mason Graham (rib), DL Michael Hall Jr. (illness), S Rashawn Jenkins (ankle), OL Teven Jenkins (shoulder), QB Shedeur Sanders (finger), LB Carson Schwesinger (ankle), and CB Denzel Ward (calf) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.

Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 25. TE Brenden Bates (ankle), OG Joel Bitonio (non-injury), CB Tyson Campbell (shoulder), DT Mason Graham (rib), DT Michael Hall Jr. (illness), CB Myles Harden (shoulder), S Rayshawn Jenkins (ankle), Og Teven Jenkins (shoulder), DT Sam Kamara (elbow), LB Winston Reid (back), RB Dylan Sampson (hand), LB Carson Schwesinger (ankle), OG Wyatt Teller (calf) and CB Denzel Ward (calf) were limited during practice. QB Shedeur Sanders (finger) fully participated in practice. The Browns did not hold a practice Thursday, so the report is an estimation.