IR
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
156
SACKS
2.5
INT
2
FF
0
TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Schwesinger was a slightly surprising pick at 33rd overall by the Browns, who had several needs on offense. It turns out a neck injury to standout linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will force him to miss 2025 and possibly end his career. Hence, the need to upgrade the position. Schwesinger plays with a high motor and is in constant chase mode. In his first season as a starter for UCLA in 2024, he led all FBS with 90 solo tackles (136 overall). Schwesinger is expected to step into Owusu-Koramoah's spot at weakside linebacker and should immediately have a significant impact in IDP leagues. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $11.8 million contract with the Browns in May of 2025.
Earns rookie honors
Schwesinger (ankle) was named the 2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Schwesinger had a standout rookie season and quickly became a leader in the middle of Cleveland's defense. He logged 156 total tackles across 16 regular-season games, while also logging 2.5 sacks and two interceptions. Schwesinger missed the final game of the campaign with an ankle injury, but the issue is not expected to affect his preparation for his sophomore year as a pro.
Schwesinger had a standout rookie season and quickly became a leader in the middle of Cleveland's defense. He logged 156 total tackles across 16 regular-season games, while also logging 2.5 sacks and two interceptions. Schwesinger missed the final game of the campaign with an ankle injury, but the issue is not expected to affect his preparation for his sophomore year as a pro.
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Heads to IR with ankle injury
The Browns placed Schwesinger (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.
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Missing season finale
Schwesinger (quadriceps/ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
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Held out of practice Wednesday
Schwesinger (quad/ankle) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
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Played through injury
Schwesinger played through a thigh injury in Sunday's 13-6 win over Pittsburgh, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
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Continues impressive campaign
Schwesinger tallied 14 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in a Week 16 loss to Buffalo on Sunday.
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Candidate for Defensive ROTY
Schwesinger is one of five finalists for the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year award, per the Associated Press.
ANALYSIS
Schwesinger was the Browns' second-round selection of the 2025 NFL Draft. He made an immediate impact on defense, playing every single snap in 10 of 16 games during his rookie campaign while logging 156 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and two interceptions. Schwesinger led the Browns in tackles and finished sixth in the NFL in that category.
Schwesinger was the Browns' second-round selection of the 2025 NFL Draft. He made an immediate impact on defense, playing every single snap in 10 of 16 games during his rookie campaign while logging 156 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and two interceptions. Schwesinger led the Browns in tackles and finished sixth in the NFL in that category.