2025 NFL defensive line rankings ahead of Week 14: Houston Texand are right behind the Cleveland Browns
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2025 NFL defensive line rankings ahead of Week 14: Houston Texand are right behind the Cleveland BrownsMyles Garrett continues to anchor one of the NFL s most dominant defensive lines as he chases the single-season sack record, even while injuries to Maliek Collins and Alex Wright threaten to chip away at the unit s early-season momentum. Garrett s pursuit of history, combined with career-best years from his supporting cast before the injuries, has defined Cleveland s defensive identity throughout 2025.
Browns CB Denzel Ward (migraine) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.Ward was listed with a migraine on the Browns' Wednesday injury report. It doesn't seem like his migraine is tied to any concussion or head injury, so we would expect Ward to be able to recover and play in Week 13 against the 49ers. Also not practicing defensively for the Browns were DE Alex Wright (quad) and DT Adin Huntington (quad). Both Wright and Huntington are in jeopardy of missing Week 13, though practice reports later in the week will provide clarity.
Browns RT Jack Conklin (knee) is active for Week 12 against the Raiders.Conklin was the only member of the Browns listed as questionable for this game. Inactive for the Browns are QB Dillon Gabriel, RB Raheim Sanders, OG Zak Zinter, OT Cornelius Lucas, WR Jamari Thrash, and DE Alex Wright.
Browns Extend DE Alex WrightThe Browns are signing defensive end Alex Wright to a three-year, $33MM extension, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal also includes $21MM in guaranteed money, and it has since been made official. Wright, 25, is in the final year of his rookie contract and will now stay in Cleveland through 2028. He has emerged as […]
Browns, DE Wright reach 3-year, $33M extensionThe Browns and defensive end Alex Wright reached agreement Thursday on a three-year, $33 million extension that includes $21 million guaranteed, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter.