The Cleveland Browns run defense was a welcoming sight for opposing running backs in 2022.
Cleveland finished the campaign ranked No. 25 in rushing yards allowed, No. 25 in yards per carry, No. 29 in rushing touchdowns allowed, and No. 25 in rushing first downs allowed. “Highlights” of the season included allowing 202 rushing yards to the Atlanta Falcons, 238 rushing yards to the Los Angeles Chargers, and 195 rushing yards to the Miami Dolphins.
The team went to work in the offseason addressing the issue with the hiring of defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, the signing of free agent defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson and the drafting of defensive tackle Siaki Ika, among other moves.