Below, we analyze the snap counts and stats on defense for the Cleveland Browns’ first preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. • According to Pro Football Focus, despite just having 13 snaps, rookie LB Carson Schwesinger had an impactful game. He had tackles on nearly half of the snaps he played in:

The rookie second-round pick made three run stops on just five run-defense snaps, leading to a game-high PFF run-defense grade, pending reviews. His night ended after one quarter, but that was all he needed to announce himself to the league. • On the defensive line, DT Mason Graham only played 13 snaps. DL Adin Huntington got a sack, and I rarely mention special teams tackles in defensive stats, but I’m obligated here because he had 4 special teams tackles. DL Julian Okwara also regi

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