ESPN.com · Feb 21, 2024
Vaunted Browns defense faces stiffer challenge in 2024
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BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns boasted the top defense in the NFL last season in several categories.
The resurgent unit under coordinator Jim Schwartz ranked No. 1 in efficiency, defensive EPA (expected points allowed) and three-and-outs forced. Myles Garrett earned his first Defensive Player of the Year award, while cornerback Denzel Ward and linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah were named to the Pro Bowl. Behind its vaunted defense, the Browns won 11 games and advanced to the playoffs for just the third time since the franchise rejoined the NFL in 1999.
