A number of new faces look to make an impact in the middle of the Browns defense in 2024
It makes sense to start with Owusu-Koramoah, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal and after a breakout season last fall he's in line to take another leap in 2024. One that could put him in line for a big pay day from Cleveland as well. His 20 tackles for a loss led all linebackers last season. He's become the rangey, heat seeking missile the Browns hoped he would after drafting him in the second round in 2020 and is the highlight of this position group.
Meanwhile, Hicks may be new to Cleveland but he's no stranger to being the quarterback of a defense at middle linebacker. He also is no stranger to Jim Schwartz defense, having played in this scheme in Philadelphia from 2016-2019. Now they reunite looking to keep the Browns defense at the top of the league. Hicks is looking to follow int he footsteps of Walker who was an important vocal leader on that side of the ball the last few years.
Devin Bush is expected to slot in as the other outside backer. Coming to Cleveland represents a fresh start for the former Steelers first-round pick. After injuries derailed his tenure in Pittsburgh he had a respectable bounce back season in Seattle last year, making 37 total tackles including five for a loss. Don't hold his time with the Steelers against him though, he is the son of a former Browns safety after all.
Another thing to watch centers around Hicks at the middle linebacker spot. Not that he's not well-equipped for the job, it's just a different voice calling the shots for the Browns defense. That's not a bad thing, it may even be a good thing, However, communication is key on defense and it will be critical for the team to pick up where this unit left off in 2023.
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