Since the Browns hired Schwartz as defensive coordinator, Cleveland ranks first in a plethora of categories including total yards per game, opponent first downs allowed per game, third down percentage, fourth down percentage, total passing yards per game, first downs per pass attempt and most team tackles for a loss. The Browns also rank third in team sacks and are tied for second with eight defensive touchdowns.
Cleveland ended the 2025 regular season once again toward the top of the league, allowing the fourth-fewest total yards per game at 283.6 yards and third-fewest passing yards per game at 167.2 yards. They also finished third in the league with 53 sacks and set the franchise record for sacks by a Browns team in a season. DE Myles Garrett broke the NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks.
