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Cleveland Browns All-Decade Team: Defense

By Frank Teriaca

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 16: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns runs off the field after defeating the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Browns defeated the Jets 23-3. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 16: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns runs off the field after defeating the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Browns defeated the Jets 23-3. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) /
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FOXBORO, MA – DECEMBER 8: Shane Vereen #34 of the New England Patriots gets by D’Qwell Jackson #52 of the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium on December 8, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA – DECEMBER 8: Shane Vereen #34 of the New England Patriots gets by D’Qwell Jackson #52 of the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium on December 8, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /

Linebacker: D’Qwell Jackson

Jackson was an outstanding middle linebacker for the Browns from 2006 through 2013. The 2011 season was extraordinary for Jackson as he finished with 158 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries and an interception.

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That season he was named the AFC defensive player of the month for September.

Linebacker: Christian Kirksey

Christian Kirksey has been an excellent linebacker for the Browns when healthy. Finishing eighth in the NFL in solo tackles for both the 2016 season and 2017 season, Kiko is a sure tackler and a very good cover linebacker when on the field. Health remains his biggest concern as his seasons have been cut short each of the past two years.

Linebacker: Joe Schobert

The former fourth-round draft pick in 2016, Joe Schobert has been a steady force for the Browns at middle linebacker. Leading the league in 2017 in total tackles with 141, Schobert was named to the Pro Bowl that season for his work.

With 408 career tackles, six interceptions and seven forced fumbles, Schobert is well on his way to being one of the best Browns linebackers of all time.

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