Overview
- Myles Garrett is a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year after setting the single-season sack record with 23 and leading the NFL with 33 tackles for loss.
- Rookie Carson Schwesinger is up for Defensive Rookie of the Year after a team-high 146 tackles and league-leading rookie marks in tackles and tackles for loss.
- The Browns confirmed both nominations on social media following the AP announcement.
- Sportsbooks currently list Garrett and Schwesinger as favorites to win their respective awards.
- They anchored a defense that ranked fourth in yards allowed and third against the pass, and this is Garrett’s third DPOY nomination after winning in 2023.