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Browns prepare for Jets with improved special teams after 2025 loss

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Browns prepare for Jets with improved special teams after 2025 loss
Summary

The Cleveland Browns face the New York Jets this weekend in New Jersey, looking to avenge a 27-20 loss from Week 10 of the 2025 season. In their last matchup, the Browns' special teams struggled, allowing two touchdown returns that contributed significantly to their loss. Since then, the Browns have revamped their special teams under new coordinator Byron Storer, emphasizing coverage concepts and tackling. Players like Malachi Corley, previously focused on offense, have stepped up in special teams roles. The Browns have improved rankings, placing sixth in punt return defense this season, while kickoff coverage remains 19th in the league. This improvement in special teams aims to bolster the team's overall performance against the Jets.

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By the Numbers
  • •Browns lost to Jets 27-20 in November 2025.
  • •New special teams coordinator Byron Storer emphasizes coverage and tackling.
  • •Browns rank sixth in punt return defense this season.
  • •Malachi Corley's role on special teams has increased this year.
  • •Browns face Jets again in New Jersey this weekend.
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  • 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — How Browns special teams have changed since 2025 Jets debacle
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The nadir for the Browns' special teams in 2025 was two touchdown returns against the Jets. As they face New York again, those units have improved.

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