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.

DE Myles Garrett was officially named the AP Defensive Player of the Year at the NFL Honors. It is the second time in his career he has won Defensive Player of the Year after being nominated as a finalist for three consecutive seasons and winning in 2023. Garrett's 2025 season was historic, as he broke the NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks, and led the NFL in tackles for loss.

Check out photos from K Andre Szmyt's breakout season. Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Bears in 2024, the kicker out of Syracuse has become a fixture of the Browns' specialists. In his first full season, Szmyt went 25 for 26 extra point attempts 24 for 27 field goal attempts, including the game-winner in Week 18 against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Check out photos of the moment when DE Myles Garrett broke the NFL single-season sack record in Week 18 against the Bengals. Garrett brought down QB Joe Burrow for his 23rd sack of the 2025 season to officially break the record.