Browns safety Grant Delpit addresses defensive struggles after Week 1 loss

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Browns safety Grant Delpit addresses defensive struggles after Week 1 loss
Summary

Grant Delpit expressed concerns about the Browns' disappointing defensive performance in their opening game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He acknowledged issues both in pass coverage and in generating pressure on the quarterback, which allowed Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence to perform effectively. Delpit emphasized the team's potential for improvement as they prepare for their next game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where they will face former teammate Baker Mayfield. He noted that the defense is adjusting to new techniques implemented by defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg.

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  • Browns lost to the Jaguars in Week 1, criticized for defensive performance.
  • Delpit highlights problems with pressure and coverages against Lawrence.
  • Browns next face Buccaneers and former teammate Baker Mayfield.
  • Delpit believes the defense can improve with experience in new schemes.
  • Only one series played together in preseason for the starting defense.
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  • 7:18 PMYahoo SportsGrant Delpit says 'it wasn't pretty' for Browns defense, but fixes coming
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The Browns' opening-game performance on defense was shocking bad, including to safety Grant Delpit. He believes they can clean those up in Week 2.

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