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Browns Linebacker Carson Schwesinger foregoes Bye Week to Focus on Injury Recovery

CLEVELAND,OH – November 7,2025 – Cleveland Browns rookie​ linebacker ⁢Carson Schwesinger is using the team’s bye week ‍to rehabilitate an undisclosed injury,opting to remain in ⁤Cleveland rather than join teammates‌ on their​ time ‌off. The decision underscores Schwesinger’s commitment to returning to the field at full strength.

Schwesinger, selected 33rd overall in the second round⁢ of the draft, had ‌been playing at a Defensive Rookie of the Year caliber before the ​injury. He currently leads the Browns with⁢ 60 tackles,​ ranking third among all NFL⁣ rookies. He ‍is the only rookie this season to achieve at least 15 tackles, one sack, and‌ one interception.

The linebacker’s impact extends beyond statistics; he has quickly become a defensive leader, earning the responsibility of wearing ‌the “green dot” ⁣- the helmet communication device for receiving play calls.

“It’s ‍football,” Schwesinger said. “There’s‌ nothing besides it’s just football. I mean, that’s what’s going to happen when you’re playing.”

The Browns have​ depth at linebacker with veterans ‌Devin Bush Jr. (57 tackles) and⁣ Jerome Baker Jr., as well‌ as ‍third-year pro Mohamoud ‌Diabate and rookie Easton⁣ Mascarenas-Arnold. Defensive Coordinator Jim ​Schwartz⁤ expressed confidence in the team’s options and Schwesinger’s eventual return.

“We have a lot of different ways that we can go with it and, you know, we’ll practice that way and just see where it lands,” Schwartz said. “But, yeah, ‍Carson means a ⁤lot to us, not just from ‍his play – but also his communication and, you know, things like​ that. And I ⁣think he’s also ​stepping in with ⁢some leadership things. ⁢…⁣ we’ll get him back on the ⁢field. Whether⁣ it’s this week,⁢ next week after, whatever it ​is indeed,‍ I think you’ll continue to ​see a lot of those same positives from him.”

This marks Schwesinger’s ​first meaningful​ injury ‍during his football career, having ​previously avoided such setbacks at UCLA. He emphasized the importance ⁢of a careful recovery process.

“Oh, definitely,”⁢ Schwesinger said. “I think there’s no ‍time when you want to step on the field‍ when you ​can’t go and be out there to help the team. So ⁣there’s never a ‍point to push it if ⁢I’m ⁤not going to be⁣ at my best.”