Football is nearly back as the Cleveland Browns take on the New York Jets for the first preseason game of the season in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Thursday. The team overhauled the defense this offseason in an effort to build a contending team in 2023. Young players and fringe roster players will be on full display Thursday as they look to earn roster spots and playing time.
This will also be the first chance fans get to see new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz‘s scheme in action though most starters won’t play. Let’s take a look at three players to watch closely this week.