Browns Defense Needs Fire | NFL News

0:00On September 6th, alright, let's talk about the Cleveland Browns and their defense heading into the 2026 NFL season. Even though they've got one of the top defenses in the league, there's talk about them needing to add some more fire to their past rush. They made a big move trading away Miles Garrett, but they did bring in Jared Verse to help fill that gap. Now the situation got a little more complicated when Alex Wright, who just signed a three-year deal worth $33 million, went down. With a torn Achilles, the team has picked up Dare Barnett and Sam Williams, but some analysts think that might not be enough to get them through the season with a strong past rush. This is where the idea of bringing in a veteran like Bud Dupree comes into play. He's heading into his 12th year in the league, and the thinking is he wouldn't cost too much. The chargers might be looking to give more snaps to their rookie, Aqim Mesodor, which could open the door for Cleveland. Even at 33 years old, Dupree can still get after the quarterback. Last season, he had 16 tackles and two sacks, and he's projected to bring around six sacks

1:04a year. That kind of production could definitely give Cleveland's defense a boost. Head coach Todd Mokin seems pretty confident in the defense as it stands, saying they have a good handle on their personnel and at their winning against other good teams in practice. But he also acknowledges they won't really know where they stand until they play a full 60-minute game. They're set to kick off their season on September 13th against the Jacksonville Jaguars. NFL News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day. I'm Corey with The Story.