Overview
- Schwesinger was ruled out of Week 18 against the Bengals with a quad injury and placed on injured reserve, prompting Cleveland to promote linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio from the practice squad.
- The rookie finished with 146 tackles to lead the Browns, topping all NFL rookies in tackles and tackles for loss (11), with two interceptions and 2.5 sacks.
- Those 146 tackles are the most by a Browns rookie since the franchise’s 1999 return, and he became the first rookie since Aidan Hutchinson in 2022 to post at least two interceptions and 2.5 sacks.
- He remains the betting favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year, with head coach Kevin Stefanski publicly advocating for him and praising his All‑Pro‑level play.
- Coaches highlighted his toughness after he played through a Week 8 high‑ankle sprain and the Week 17 quad issue, and analysts credit his green‑dot leadership while noting continued growth in balance, tempo and strength.