Last season, the Cleveland Browns defense was one of the few positive takeaways from the team's 5-12 campaign. That strength will be tested in 2026 following the franchise's decision to trade Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. They still think they're going to be really, really good despite losing Myles Garrett." But as Oyefusi stressed, this Browns defense still has plenty of reason for optimism. This Browns defense has players at all levels that can and should make an impact this season.