With two joint training practices complete and experiencing DE Myles Garrett's pass rushing ability up close, the Eagles are preparing to take on a defensive scheme designed by defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and the rest of the Browns' defensive line on Aug. 16.
Schwartz, known for his fast-paced schemes, has been with Cleveland for five seasons. Before that, he served as the Eagles' defensive coordinator from 2016 to 2020.
Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo understands the intensity Schwartz and his defense bring, and perhaps even some of Schwartz's own style. The last time the two teams met was in October 2024, when the Eagles won 20–16. Despite last year's matchup, Patullo said he's still unsure what kind of plays the Browns will run on Saturday.
"We kinda know what he likes to do. We played against him last year," Patullo said. "A lot of it is just about execution. We want the guys to problem solve. We don't know what Jim's going to do."
QB Jalen Hurts, the 2024 NFL MVP who led the Eagles to a Super Bowl win, agrees that Schwartz and the Browns' defense are highly skilled.
"Coach Schwartz, Coach Stefanski and the Browns are always a great team to compete against," Hurts said. "They got great talent."
Another major challenge for the Eagles is Browns DE Myles Garrett. A first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, Garrett was named the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, the first Browns player to win the award.
No amount of preparation can fully ready the Eagles for Garrett. Through two joint practices, the Eagles' offensive line witnessed Garrett's ability to rush the passer and apply pressure. Eagles T Lane Johnson has gone against Garrett a handful of times in the last few years and knows the challenge of going up against him.
"Anytime you can go against one of the best guys, maybe ever, on the edge, definitely have your work cut out," Johnson said. "You gotta get off the ball or it's gonna be a long day for you."
Offensive lineman Tyler Steen agrees with Johnson and said the prospect of lining up against Garrett brought extra adrenaline in joint practices. Steen is only in his second season of the NFL, making Garrett even more jarring.
"It's definitely a little different," Steen said. "Everybody is on high alert when you see him on the field. Obviously, you see what he's done throughout his career but then when you see him on the field and you see him move, you see the power that he plays with, it's just different. Definitely concerning to see him on the field for sure."
T Jordan Mailata, a former rugby player who had never played football before being drafted by the Eagles in 2018, believes facing Garrett in joint practices has helped him personally improve.
"There's nothing like Myles, he's just a freak," Mailata said.
Check out the top shots from Day 14 of 2025 Browns Training Camp as players got to work with drills, workouts and team prep in Philadelphia.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end Blake Whiteheart (86) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive tackle Jowon Briggs (97) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson (16) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (88) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Safety Donovan McMillon (31) and Cornerback Dom Jones (37) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Center Ethan Pocic (55) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (88) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
The linebackers during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
A helmet during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
The wide receivers during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Coach Bill Musgrave during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Running back Dylan Sampson (22) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) and Linebackers Coach Jason Tarver during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Running back Toa Taua (35) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Running back Jerome Ford (34) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (88) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end Brenden Bates (82) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Running back Dylan Sampson (22) and Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Offensive Coordinator Tommy Rees during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Safety Donovan McMillon (31) and Cornerback Dom Jones (37) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Offensive Coordinator Tommy Rees during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight Ends Coach Christian Jones during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive end K.J. Henry (52) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Assistant Defensive Line Coach Adam Morris during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
A equipment bag during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Tyler Huntley (7) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Head Athletic Trainer Pat Rock, Head of Athlete Health and Performance and Strength and Conditioning Dustin Nabhan, and Health & Performance Operations Coordinator Gordon Williams during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Coach Bill Musgrave during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Tight end David Njoku (85) and Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive end Sam Kamara (92) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Cade McDonald (31) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Assistant Wide Receivers Coach Stephen Bravo-Brown during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Cade McDonald (31) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive Line Coach Jacques Cesaire during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Linebacker Winston Reid (59) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Andrew Berry during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Cornerback Dom Jones (37) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator Bubba Ventrone and the kick return unit during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Center Luke Wypler (56) and former Browns tight end Harrison Bryant during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive lineman Adin Huntington (66) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) and Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Safety Nik Needham (25) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
A jersey and helmet during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Defensive Line Coach Jacques Cesaire during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Cornerback Tony Brown II (11) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Cornerback Myles Harden (26) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
A ball during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Cleats during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
Safeties Coach Ephraim Banda and Former Browns Defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
A cleat during joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles on Day 14 of Training Camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 14, 2025.
