Browns' Mike Rutenberg reunites with Quincy Williams for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 11:21 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg has reunited with linebacker Quincy Williams as the team prepares for the 2026 season. Williams, who had success under Rutenberg with the Jets, has returned to Cleveland aiming to be a cornerstone of the Browns' defense. In his last complete season in 2023, Williams earned All-Pro honors, recording over 100 tackles. The Browns are looking to benefit from Williams' ability to cover the field and Rutenberg's coaching style, which emphasizes personal growth alongside on-field performance. The linebacker unit will be under scrutiny due to previous injuries in the roster.
- •Rutenberg and Williams previously worked together at the Jets from 2021-2024.
- •Williams recorded 139 tackles and made the All-Pro team in 2023.
- •Browns signed Williams as a key component of their defense for 2026.
- •Injuries have affected the Browns' linebacker depth leading up to the season.
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Browns' DC Mike Rutenberg and LB Quincy Williams Reunite in Cleveland
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