Myles Garrett chasing the all-time single season sack record, and the development of Shedeur Sanders at quarterback. On the surface, those seem like the only two items for Cleveland Browns fans to root for in what's become another miserable season.
However, there's a glimmer of hope for the future Dawg Pound. Six Browns players received Pro Bowl honors on Tuesday. That's an impressive feat considering the squad sits at 3-12, and closing in on a top-two first round NFL Draft pick.
Our dominant defensive duo is headed back to the Pro Bowl! Congrats Myles & Denzel!! Pic.twitter.com/rnPSASaKuo
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 23, 2025
Overwhelming Defensive Player of the Year favorite Myles Garrett was named a starter. Denzel Ward shared this from his Instagram account,
"Thank you to all my fans, the players and coaches in the NFL, for voting me in and helping me make history in being the first Cleveland Browns cornerback to make five total Pro Bowls in their playing career here."
Four others were named alternates. Safety Grant Delpit, as well as rookie running back Quinshon Judkins, tight end Harold Fannin Jr., and linebacker Carson Schwesinger.
A big surprise was that Delpit earned his alternate Pro Bowl selection on the special teams side. Cleveland's unit ranks near or at the bottom in most special teams categories. Coordinator Bubba Ventrone's embattled crew has allowed the most return touchdowns, 29th in opponent's kick return average, and 27th in punt return coverage.
The Browns rookie class as a whole has been sensational, and provides optimism if the franchise can get the head coach and franchise QB situations figured out.
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Carson Schwesinger delivers consistent double-digit tackle production, and is a buzzsaw on the field. The UCLA alum is also the heavy leader for sportsbooks when it comes to betting on the Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Harold Fannin Jr. Tops the squad in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns. He also broke the Browns' rookie record for catches by a rookie, currently sitting at 70.
Quinshon Judkins underwent surgery to repair an ankle dislocation and fractured fibula on Tuesday. After missing the start of the season due to off-field issues, he finishes second in rookie rushing yards, one behind Ashton Jeanty of the Raiders. That was all done behind an injury ravaged offensive line.
The building blocks seem to be in place for the Browns to get back into AFC contention quickly...as long as owner Jimmy Haslam can make the right front office and coaching decisions heading into 2026.
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