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Monken praises Browns defense for improvement over the past 2 games
Monken praised Mike Rutenberg’s unit after Cleveland pressured Bryce Young on 26 of 50 drop-backs and held Carolina to one touchdown.
- On Sunday, the Cleveland Browns defeated the Carolina Panthers 21-18, pressuring quarterback Bryce Young on 26 of his 50 drop-backs in a dominant defensive performance.
- Coach Todd Monken credited defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg for the unit's execution, saying the players are "playing really hard and they're playing connected" after recent tactical adjustments.
- Defensive tackle Mason Graham recorded two sacks, becoming the first player since Chicago's Akiem Hicks in 2020 to log a sack in his first three games; the team maintained a 52% pressure rate.
- Despite the win, the Browns were flagged 12 times for 84 yards on Sunday, including 10 penalties in the first half, marking a discipline problem that undermined their defensive success.
- Cleveland is 2-1 for the first time since 2023 and faces a short turnaround before hosting AFC North rival Pittsburgh on Thursday night in a primetime matchup.
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Monken praises Browns defense for improvement over the past 2 games
CLEVELAND (AP) — With much of the focus around the Cleveland Browns on quarterback Deshaun Watson and the offense, coach Todd Monken wants to make sure that the defense is
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