Browns' defensive ends Wright and McGuire face challenges without Garrett
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:17 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The Cleveland Browns will rely on defensive ends Alex Wright and Isaiah McGuire in 2026 following Myles Garrett's trade to the Los Angeles Rams. With the acquisition of Jared Verse, the Browns hope to maintain a competitive defensive line. Both Wright and McGuire are expected to step up their performance amidst concerns about their past productivity. While they have shown improvement, this season is crucial for their development, especially for McGuire, who is set to become a free agent. Their success will be key to supporting Verse and fortifying the defense.
- •Browns traded Myles Garrett to the Rams earlier this week.
- •Jared Verse joins the defense after a strong rookie season.
- •Wright and McGuire need to enhance their performance in 2026.
- •McGuire becomes a free agent after this season.
- •The trio of Verse, Wright, and McGuire must grow to maintain defensive strength.
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Browns' young DE duo must take huge step without Myles Garrett in 2026
"The Cleveland Browns' young defensive end duo of Alex Wright and Isaiah McGuire must take huge step without Myles Garrett in 2026.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 23, 2026, 11:04 AMJaguars’ lack of a pass rush has been evident in both of their losses this season- NFL•Oct 23, 2026, 11:04 AMBrowns Get Major Playoff Endorsement as Mark Schlereth Highlights Defensive Strength
NFL•Oct 23, 2026, 11:02 AM‘Excited About His Future’ — Chiefs Coach Chad O’Shea Shares Promising Update on WR Cyrus Allen
NFL•Oct 23, 2026, 9:30 AMJameis Winston Breaks Silence on Giants Benching Him for J.J. McCarthy- NFL•Oct 23, 2026, 9:00 AMHistory of RBs to win NFL MVP: How Chiefs star Kenneth Walker could snap the QBs streak
NFL•Oct 23, 2026, 7:02 AMBrowns’ Jared Verse can’t believe a teammate was doing ‘calculus’ before a game
