The Browns continued their run of form during the preseason, winning 22-13 against the Eagles in their second preseason game.
After getting out of Philadelphia as winners, Cleveland will prepare for its first home game against the Rams on Aug. 23. The Browns have practice three days before the game on Saturday.
With two weeks of preseason done and the Browns returning home for their final preseason game, let's look at three players who made a difference against the Eagles.
RB Pierre Strong Jr.
As the fourth quarter started, the Browns were facing a third-and-2 at their own 28-yard line. Up by six points, the Browns needed a first down to add insurance to their lead.
RB Pierre Strong Jr. took the handoff from QB Tyler Huntley and blazed through the hole that OT Sebastian Gutierrez and G Javion Cohen created on the right side. Nine seconds after the Browns were previously entrenched on their side of the field, they were now at the Eagles 18-yard line thanks to a 54-yard run from Strong.
The run was Strong's longest of the afternoon. He finished the game with 89 yards on 13 attempts, leading the Browns, and averaging 6.8 yards a carry. Strong also had four catches for 10 receiving yards, being a reliable checkdown option for the Browns' quarterbacks.
"When we blocked (the backfield) clean, you saw Pierre (Strong Jr.) and certainly the other guys put their foot on the ground and were able to make some yards," head coach Kevin Stefanski said.
DE K.J. Henry
While Eagles QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson was in the game, the Browns put pressure on him and got into the pocket, finishing with six quarterback hits. One such moment came with the Browns trailing 13-12 in the third quarter.
On first-and-10 in the third quarter, DE Julian Okwara beat the left tackle and hit Thompson-Robinson, sending the ball upwards. DE K.J. Henry got underneath the skyward ball, caught it and ran 45 yards into the end zone for a touchdown. The touchdown gave the Browns the lead, which they retained the rest of the game in part thanks to Henry's pick-six and the Browns' defense.
"He was a later arrival for us coming from (Philadelphia), so it's pretty cool for him to have that moment in the football game," Stefanski said. "Really a good scheme fit, plays really hard (and has) great length."
Browse action photos from the Browns' 2025 Preseason Week 2 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, featuring top plays and moments.
The offense during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Offensive guard Zak Zinter (70) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Center Luke Wypler (56) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Pierre Strong Jr. (20) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson (16) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Tight end Blake Whiteheart (86) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
The offensive during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) and Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (90) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson (16) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (71) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Safety Christopher Edmonds (41) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Cornerback Tony Brown II (11) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end Alex Wright (91) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Safety Damontae Kazee (23) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end Cameron Thomas (99) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Linebacker Jerome Baker (17) and Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Toa Taua (35) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (90) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Cornerback Tony Brown II (11) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Safety Damontae Kazee (23) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Ahmani Marshall (39) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Offensive guard Zak Zinter (70) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Offensive guard Zak Zinter (70) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Safety Christopher Edmonds (41) and Defensive end Julian Okwara (53) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive tackle Jowon Briggs (97) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Center Luke Wypler (56) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Tight end Brenden Bates (82) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Offensive guard Teven Jenkins (74) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Safety Donovan McMillon (31) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end Julian Okwara (53) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Tight end Sal Cannella (87) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Trayveon Williams (36) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end Julian Okwara (53) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (90) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end Julian Okwara (53) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Cornerback Cameron Mitchell (29) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end Sam Kamara (92) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive tackle Jowon Briggs (97) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Safety Nik Needham (25) and Safety Christopher Edmonds (41) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end Sam Kamara (92) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Safety Donovan McMillon (31) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Cornerback Keenan Isaac (38) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Kicker Andre Szmyt (47) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Safety Damontae Kazee (23) and Cornerback Christian Holmes (22) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Kicker Andre Szmyt (47) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end Titus Leo (98) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Linebacker Nathaniel Watson (40) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson (16) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Quarterback Tyler Huntley (7) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end K.J. Henry (52) and Linebacker Nathaniel Watson (40) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Safety Donovan McMillon (31) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end K.J. Henry (52) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end K.J. Henry (52) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end K.J. Henry (52) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive end Julian Okwara (53) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Quarterback Tyler Huntley (7) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Quarterback Tyler Huntley (7) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
The offensive during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Toa Taua (35) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Pierre Strong Jr. (20) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Linebacker Nathaniel Watson (40) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Safety Nik Needham (25) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive tackle Jowon Briggs (97) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Tight end Sal Cannella (87) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Pierre Strong Jr. (20) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Running back Trayveon Williams (36) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field.
K Dustin Hopkins and K Andre Szmyt
The Browns kickers, both K Dustin Hopkins and K Andre Szmyt, were a key factor in Cleveland coming out with the win against the Eagles.
The Browns were successful in moving the ball down the field, but when three of their drives stalled out, Hopkins and Szmyt were called in to secure points. Hopkins had the kicking duties for the first quarter and Szmyt took over for the rest of the game. Hopkins made his sole field goal of the game, a 46-yarder, while Szmyt made an extra point, a 33-yard and 49-yard field goal – giving the pair 10 combined points.
Hopkins' field goal gave the Browns a 9-7 lead while Szmyt knocked through a field goal as the half expired. Szmyt's 33-yard field goal came in the fourth quarter with 6:59 left in the game, giving the Browns a two-possession lead.
"Dustin (Hopkins) is doing a great job. Excited for Andre (Szmyt) to make those kicks in that game," Stefanski said.
