Browns Star Rookie Reacts Big Week 11 NFL Announcement
It’s easy enough for Browns fans and observers to forget that there were more than a few other selections that came down for Cleveland in the 2025 draft besides third-round pick
But the Browns pretty well nailed their two second-round picks, when they plucked linebacker
Schwesinger, though, has been the first of the Browns rookies to take home league honors this season: The
Browns’ Carson Schwesinger Focusing on Wins
Schwesinger put up a big game for the Browns in the Week 11 loss to the
Schwesinger downplayed the winning of the award, noting that it came in a loss.
“I think, it’s cool to see and things like that, but it’s very easy to get caught up in things like that when really the focus is on how do we go out there and win this week, what do I have to do to get prepared this week?”
“So, I understand the point and obviously, I can’t just go and avoid it. But really, it’s trying to maintain focus on this week and what we’re doing.”
Carson Schwesinger Compared to Ray Lewis
That’s been the burden carried by the Browns defense all season, which has been the best defense in the league, but operating for a 2-8 outfit because the offense has been so poor. But defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz said that Schwesinger brings to mind another good linebacker he once coached–Ray Lewis.
“I gave him a big compliment on Monday because I was with Ray Lewis his first three years in the NFL. I don’t think – and Ray’s obviously a Hall of Famer, maybe the best ever to play in the linebacker position, but the command that Carson has now in a lot of respects took Ray’s third year in the league before …a nd middle linebacker is hard, linebacker is a hard position to play for a young player,” Schwartz said.
“… It’s a very difficult position and he’s been right in the middle of it, and it’s been fun to watch because not only does he do all that stuff well, but he has great command. He’s a great leader for us. He’s our play caller, very rarely makes a mistake.”
Browns’ Defense Raises Level
Schwesinger also said that working his position for the Browns is made a lot easier because of the level of teammates he players with. The Browns have the top defensive front in the NFL, and one of the best secondaries. As a middle linebacker, that allows him to simply focus on sniffing out the football.
“Always trying to find the football, and run to the ball,” Schwesinger said. “I think good things happen when you run to the ball. Another part of it is, when you play behind the front four that we have and with the back end that we have, it makes it really easy to focus on the ball and not have to worry about too much else.”
Celtics Get Major Injury Boost Before NBA Cup Clash vs. Nets
The Boston Celtics head into Friday’s NBA Cup showdown with the Brooklyn Nets riding the momentum of one of their sharpest defensive performances of the season.
It was the type of closing effort Joe Mazzulla has been preaching since camp. And it was sparked by one play that flipped the final eight minutes.
With the game tied at 90,
Now the two teams meet again at TD Garden, with stakes attached.
Celtics Injury Report: Only One Name Listed
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesJayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
Boston received the update every team wants during a dense
According to the team’s official injury report, the only player listed heading into Friday’s rematch is Jayson Tatum, who continues his recovery from Achilles surgery.
That means the Celtics will have every rotation player available as they continue building rhythm, pace and defensive identity with a new core. The early consistency in health has been quietly important — especially as the team adjusts to a faster style and greater emphasis on forcing turnovers.
Boston has already played a two-game set with the Orlando Magic, saw the Philadelphia 76ers three times and now gets a mini-series with Brooklyn. For a group learning each other’s tendencies, these quick turnarounds against the same opponent are going to matter.
Celtics vs. Nets: Brooklyn’s Side of the Injury Report
On the other side, Brooklyn won’t be fully intact.
Per Erik Slater of ClutchPoints, the Brooklyn Nets will be without
Brooklyn will still have its primary rotation available, but the absences strip away some scoring and wing depth — two things the Celtics exploited heavily in the fourth quarter earlier this week.
Why This Clean Injury Report Matters
Like most teams adjusting to roster changes, the Celtics need reps. Real ones. The kind that come from competitive, semi-playoff environments like the NBA Cup.
Having every standard-contract player active helps them refine offensive timing and clean up defensive rotations. It also gives them a chance to test new combinations and respond directly to what the Nets showed on Tuesday.
With Tatum still sidelined, this stretch has pushed the rest of the group to build new scoring patterns and new leadership habits. Tuesday’s closing run was the clearest example of that growth.
Mazzulla wants pace, physicality and consistency. Staying healthy enough to repeat that formula is a major advantage.
Boston Stay in Control of Their NBA Cup Path
Friday’s rematch will not mirror Tuesday’s game exactly. The Nets will adjust, change coverages and try to disrupt Boston’s rhythm. The Celtics still enter this one with clarity, continuity and a fully available rotation.
In tournament play, that matters.
With another quick turnaround against the same opponent and an almost empty injury report, Boston has a real chance to keep building structure during a week designed for fast improvements.
