The Cleveland Browns are focused on strengthening their linebacker corps for the upcoming season, retaining most of their 2024 lineup while adding promising talents like Carson Schwesinger, their first-round pick, and veteran Jerome Baker. Schwesinger, projected to start at Will linebacker, will join Jordan Hicks, who seeks to continue building on last year's success. The competition for the strongside linebacker spot will be fierce between Devin Bush and Mohamoud Diabate.

This offseason reflects the franchise’s strategy of retaining experienced players rather than overhauling the entire roster after a disappointing three-win season. The decision to keep the majority of the linebacker group indicates a belief that the team's struggles might not solely lie with the defensive unit but rather with other factors affecting the team's performance. As training camp approaches, all eyes will be on how these linebackers fit into the Browns' defensive plans.