Cleveland Browns aim for aggressive defense at training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Cleveland Browns are in training camp as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season with a focus on their defensive line. New defensive end Jared Verse replaces Myles Garrett, while Mike Rutenberg steps in as the defensive coordinator following Jim Schwartz's departure. Coach Jacques Cesaire emphasizes a strategy centered on being 'sudden, violent, and fast,' as the team adjusts to recent injuries affecting their defensive tackle positions. Players like Travis Bell and Tyreek Sapp are using this opportunity to showcase their abilities ahead of the preseason matchup against the Chicago Bears.
- •Jared Verse replaces Myles Garrett in the defensive line.
- •Mike Rutenberg takes over as defensive coordinator.
- •Jacques Cesaire focuses on aggressive defense strategies.
- •Several players are stepping up amid defensive tackle injuries.
- •Browns' first preseason game is against the Chicago Bears.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Browns: D-line looking to be ‘sudden, violent and fast’
"Myles Garret and Jim Schwartz are out. Jared Verse and Mike Rutenberg are in. But the goal remains the same up front.
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