The Browns are stepping into 2025 with a clear goal: to turn things around after last year’s disappointing 3-14 season. But injuries can really shake things up before the first game even kicks off, leaving coaches scrambling for solutions. Cleveland felt that pressure this week.
On Thursday, the team was hit with a tough blow when Myles Garrett , the cornerstone of their defense, was sidelined due to a hip issue. The timing couldn’t have been worse, especially with the Bengals looming for a crucial opener. Questions swirled about whether Kevin Stefanski’s star player would be ready to face one of the AFC’s most formidable offenses.
By Friday, the situation improved as Garrett returned to the practice field—offering reassurance that his absence on Thursday was a precaution rathe