Browns' Carson Schwesinger: Leading tackler in loss
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Schwesinger recorded nine tackles, two for a loss, two quarterback hits and 0.5 sacks in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Jets in Week 10.
Schwesinger battled an ankle injury that he sustained against the Patriots in Week 8, but the rookie was able to play 100 percent of the defensive snaps and led the club in tackles. He also took a regular turn on special teams, adding a tackle on the kickoff team. Schwesinger leads Cleveland with 74 tackles through nine games.
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Browns' Carson Schwesinger: Active Sunday
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Schwesinger (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Jets.
The rookie middle linebacker suffered a high ankle sprain during the Browns' Week 8 loss to the Patriots and then missed two practice sessions following the team's Week 9 bye. At the same time, the injury was never believed to be "major," per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Schwesinger has enjoyed a strong rookie season, with 64 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one interception.
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Browns' Carson Schwesinger: Questionable for Sunday
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Schwesinger (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
The rookie from UCLA didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday due to an ankle injury, but he's still got a chance to suit up in Week 10. Schwesinger has had an impressive start to his rookie campaign, recording 64 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one interception across eight contests. If he's held out Sunday, Jerome Baker is expected to have an expanded role in the Browns' linebacker corps.
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Browns' Carson Schwesinger: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Schwesinger (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
The rookie linebacker from UCLA sustained a high ankle sprain in the Browns' Week 8 loss to the Patriots, so it's no surprise he's sidelined following the team's Week 9 bye. Although Schwesinger's injury isn't considered to be "major," he'll likely be held out of the Week 10 matchup against the Jets unless he can upgrade to at least a limited practice session Thursday or Friday.
Schwesinger sustained a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Patriots, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
The 22-year-old played 66 total snaps (57 on defense, nine on special teams) and recorded five total tackles and an interception prior to exiting Sunday's loss with an ankle issue. Although Schwesinger sustained a high-ankle sprain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network revealed that it's not believed to be "major," and he'll be re-evaluated following Cleveland's Week 9 bye. The rookie linebacker has been an integral part of the Browns' defense thus far, recording a team-leading 64 total tackles to go with a sack and an interception over his first eight NFL games. Mohamoud Diabate and Jerome Baker will both likely have expanded defensive roles if Schwesigner misses time. Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports that the rookie is expected to avoid a stint on injured reserve.
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Browns' Carson Schwesinger: Hurts ankle, slated for MRI
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Schwesinger is believed to have suffered a high ankle sprain during Sunday's Week 8 loss to New England and is slated for an MRI, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Schwesinger was hurt midway through the fourth quarter and didn't return. He had a nice game before getting injured, tallying five tackles and an interception. the typical recovery timeline for a high ankle sprain is about four to six weeks, and the results of Schwesinger's MRI should provide some clarity about whether he's at risk of missing time. However, Cleveland has a Week 9 bye, so Schwesinger will have some extra time to recover before the Browns' next game, which will take place Sunday, Nov. 9 against the Jets.
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Browns' Carson Schwesinger: Another active game in loss
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Schwesinger recorded eight tackles, including one for a loss, and one quarterback hit in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Steelers in Week 6.
Schwesinger continued to rack up tackles and leads the Browns with 52 over the first six games. He's led the defense in three of those six contests but took a back seat to Devin Bush (nine) on Sunday.
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Browns' Carson Schwesinger: Secures sack in win
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Schwesinger recorded 10 total tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 13-10 win over the Packers.
Schwesinger had himself a day, compiling a career-high 10 total takedowns, including his first career sack when he brought down Jordan Love in the third quarter. Through three games this season, the rookie linebacker has produced 23 total tackles (12 solo), including Sunday's sack.
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Browns' Carson Schwesinger: Five tackles in defeat
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Schwesinger recorded five tackles (two solo) in the Browns' loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Through his first two career NFL games, the second-round rookie linebacker has logged 13 tackles (five solo), including one TFL, and one QB hit on 97 percent of the Browns' defensive snaps. Schwesinger should see plenty of action in the middle of the field against the Packers in Week 3.
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Browns' Carson Schwesinger: Primed for big role as rookie
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Schwesinger called defensive plays in team drills on the first day of training camp, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Drafted 33rd overall this spring, Schwesinger is in an excellent position for a starting job after the Browns lost their top two linebackers from last year. The team ruled out Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck) for all of 2025 in May, with Jordan Hicks then announcing his retirement Friday. Schwesinger, Jerome Baker, Mohamoud Diabate and Devin Bush are now the leading candidates to start at linebacker in Jim Schwartz's 4-3 defense.
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Browns' Carson Schwesinger: Selected by Browns in Round 2
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The Browns selected Schwesinger in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 33rd overall.
Schwesinger (6-foot-3, 242 pounds) is an athletic linebacker from UCLA who piled up 136 tackles in 2024. The Browns already have one standout linebacker in Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck) but not much aside from him, so the addition of Schwesinger could give the Browns two standout linebackers capable of playing in all phases between run defense, pass rush and coverage. His selection could also mean the Browns may be concerned about Owusu-Koramoah's ability to begin (or even play in) the 2025 season. Schwesinger should claim a three-down role early on in Cleveland.
