The Cleveland Browns and the Philadelphia Eagles face off in a week one matchup on September 11th at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The two teams hope that 2016 brings excitement along with a entirely new and fresh atmosphere.
Let’s take a look at the starting defense for both teams heading into this week one matchup, and let’s discuss some key points and how the Browns can come away with a victory.
Browns Starting Defense
Defensive Ends: John Hughes III, Xavier Cooper, Stephen Paea, Carl Nassib, Tyrone Holmes
Defensive Tackles/NT: Danny Shelton, Jamie Meder
Linebackers: Emmanuel Ogbah, Corey Lemonier, Demario Davis, Christian Kirksey, Tank Carder, Dominique Alexander, Joe Schobert, Nate Orchard,
Cornerbacks: Joe Haden, Jamar Taylor, Tramon Williams, Tracy Howard, Briean Boddy-Calhoun, Marcus Burley, Scooby Wright III,
Safeties: Jordan Poyer, Ibraheim Capmbell, Don Jones, Derrick Kindred
Eagles Starting Defense
Defensive Ends: Brandon Graham, Connor Barwin, Vinny Curry, Steven Means, Marcus Smith,Bryan Braman
Defensive Tackles: Fletcher Cox, Bennie Logan, Beau Allen, Taylor Hart, Destiny Vaeao
Linebackers: Jordan Hicks, Nigel Bradham, Mychal Kendricks, Stephen Tulloch
Cornerbacks: Leodis McKelvin, Nolan Carroll, Ron Brooks, Jalen Mills, C.