CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns entered their final preseason game against the Rams, treating it as a dress rehearsal for Week 1. If the opening drives are any indication of how the Browns defense will look in the regular season, there's a lot to be excited about.
Now, the Rams did not play their starters in Saturday's game, but the defense still stood out.
Rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger was quick on a play in the first quarter, running straight through an open gap in the offensive line to put pressure on and get a hit on Rams' quarterback Dresser Wynn.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire also got pressure in the first quarter, pushing Wynn into the end zone and rushing his pass that was nearly intercepted by cornerback Myles Harden.
Then, a short time later, on third and eight, defens