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Easton Mascarenas-Arnold runs with Browns' first-team defense

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:02 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Easton Mascarenas-Arnold runs with Browns' first-team defense

Summary

Easton Mascarenas-Arnold is stepping up as a linebacker for the Cleveland Browns during training camp. After being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2025, he primarily contributed on special teams last season. With Carson Schwesinger sidelined due to injury, Mascarenas-Arnold has earned a spot with the first-team defense. He expressed gratitude for increased responsibility and aims to perform at a high level when called upon. The Browns open their season in September, and Mascarenas-Arnold's performance could influence his future role on the team.

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•Mascarenas-Arnold signed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
•He played 262 special teams snaps and only 12 defensive snaps last season.
•With Schwesinger's injury, Mascarenas-Arnold has moved into a starting role.
•He has embraced the added responsibility during training camp.
•Browns' regular season begins in September.

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10:02 AMYahoo Sports — Easton Mascarenas-Arnold takes undrafted path to Browns defense

What they're saying

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Easton Mascarenas-Arnold came into the NFL as a UDFA in 2025, playing mostly special teams. Now, he's running with the Browns' 1st-team defense.
— Yahoo Sports

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