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Carson Schwesinger named 2025 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year | In Focus
LB Carson Schwesinger was officially named the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year at the NFL Honors. Schwesinger led all rookies this season with 146 tackles and 11 tackles for loss, and was tied for second with two interceptions. He recorded double-digit tackles in seven games during the 2025 season, including a stretch of six consecutive games – the longest streak in the NFL this season. His seven double-digit tackle games were the most among NFL rookies.


Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns on September 7, 2025 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 16-17.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns on September 7, 2025 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 16-17.

Linebacker Jerome Baker (17), Safety Grant Delpit (9) and Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on September 14, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium. The Browns lost 17-41.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns on September 21, 2025 at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Browns won 13-10.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns on September 21, 2025 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 13-10.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions on September 28, 2025 at Ford Field. The Browns lost 10-34.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns on October 5, 2025 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Browns lost 17-21.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers on October 12, 2025 at Acrisure Stadium. The Browns lost 9-23.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns on October 19, 2025 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 31-6.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns on October 19, 2025 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 31-6.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots on October 26, 2025 at Gillette Stadium. The Browns lost 13-32.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots on October 26, 2025 at Gillette Stadium. The Browns lost 13-32.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots on October 26, 2025 at Gillette Stadium. The Browns lost 13-32.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets on November 9, 2025 at MetLife Stadium. The Browns lost 20-27.

Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) and Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets on November 9, 2025 at MetLife Stadium. The Browns lost 20-27.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on November 16, 2025 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 16-23.

Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) and Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on November 16, 2025 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 16-23.l

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on November 16, 2025 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 16-23.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on November 16, 2025 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 16-23.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on November 16, 2025 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 16-23.

Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (51) and Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders on November 23, 2025 at Allegiant Stadium. The Browns won 24-10.

Defensive tackle Mason Graham (94) and Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders on November 23, 2025 at Allegiant Stadium. The Browns won 24-10.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) before a NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns on November 30, 2025 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 8-26.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) and Safety Rayshawn Jenkins (5) during a NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns on November 30, 2025 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 8-26.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns on November 30, 2025 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 8-26.

Linebacker Devin Bush (30) and the defense during a NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns on December 7, 2025 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 29-31.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears on December 14, 2025 at Soldier Field. The Browns lost 3-31.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) during a NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns on December 21, 2025 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 20-23.

Linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) before a NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns on December 28, 2025 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 13-6.











