:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47004144/usa-today-8758097.0.jpg)
Below, we analyze the snap counts on defense for the Cleveland Browns' Week 2 preseason match against the Buffalo Bills.
Defensive Line
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| DL | Desmond Bryant | 22 |
35% |
1 tackle (1 combined). |
| DL | Dylan Wynn | 20 |
32% |
1 tackle (1 combined). |
| DL | Danny Shelton | 20 |
32% |
1 tackle (1 combined). 1 tackle for loss. |
| DL | Armonty Bryant | 19 |
30% |
1 assist (1 combined). |
| DL | John Hughes | 19 |
30% |
1 assist (1 combined). |
| DL | Billy Winn |
17 |
27% |
No stats registered. |
| DL | Randy Starks | 16 |
25% |
1 tackle (1 combined). 1 tackle for loss. |
| DL | Jacobbi McDaniel | 15 |
24% |
No stats registered. |
| DL | Ishmaa'ily Kitchen | 14 |
22% |
No stats registered. |
| DL | Jamie Meder | 13 |
21% |
1 tackle (1 combined). 1 tackle for loss. |
| DL | Xavier Cooper | 11 |
17% |
2 tackles (2 combined). 2 sacks. |
Despite only receiving 11 snaps, Xavier Cooper registered two sacks, giving him three in two games. We aren't going to give Cooper a ton of snaps during the regular season games, but he'll be one of our best assets in sub packages for his pass rushing ability. The playing time was distributed pretty evenly across the line this week.
Outside Linebacker
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| OLB | Nate Orchard | 26 |
41% |
3 tackles, 1 assist (4 combined). |
| OLB | Scott Solomon | 26 |
41% |
2 tackles (2 combined). |
| OLB | Paul Kruger | 21 |
33% |
3 tackles, 2 assists (5 combined). 1 sack, 2 tackles for loss, 1 quarterback hit. |
| OLB | Everette Brown | 17 |
27% |
1 tackle (1 combined). |
| OLB | Mike Reilly | 16 |
25% |
No stats registered. |
Newly-signed Everette Brown got involved in the action, even seeing one more snap than Mike Reilly. Paul Kruger was an absolute animal during the portion of the game he played in -- he's revved up and ready for the regular season.
Inside Linebacker
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| ILB | Karlos Dansby | 27 |
43% |
3 tackles (3 combined). |
| ILB | Hayes Pullard | 23 |
37% |
No stats registered. |
| ILB | Christian Kirksey | 22 |
35% |
1 tackle, 1 assist (2 combined). |
| ILB | Craig Robertson | 18 |
29% |
3 tackles (3 combined). |
| ILB | Tank Carder | 18 |
29% | 1 tackle (1 combined). |
| ILB | Moise Fokou | 18 |
29% | 2 tackles (2 combined). 1 sack, 1 forced fumble. |
Moise Fokou got the sack on E.J. Manuel near the end of the game (fumble that couldn't be advanced by Buffalo). It's a little surprising to see Karlos Dansby play as many snaps as he did.
Safety
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| S | Ibraheim Campbell | 48 |
76% |
3 tackles (3 combined). |
| S | Landon Feichter | 42 |
67% |
6 tackles (6 combined). |
| S | Donte Whitner | 21 |
33% |
1 tackle (1 combined). |
| S | Jordan Poyer | 15 |
24% |
2 assists (2 combined). |
With Jordan Poyer leaving the game (concussion) and Tashaun Gipson already out, that meant the team only had three safeties available the rest of the game. Ibraheim Campbell and Landon Feichter were the benefactors of the additional playing time.
Cornerback
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| CB | Kendall James | 37 |
59% |
1 tackle (1 combined). 1 pass defended. |
| CB | Johnson Bademosi | 33 |
52% |
3 tackles (3 combined). 1 pass defended. |
| CB | Charles Gaines | 32 |
51% |
No stats registered. |
| CB | Tramon Williams | 21 |
33% |
1 tackle (1 combined). |
| CB | Joe Rankin | 18 |
29% |
No stats registered. |
| CB | Aaron Ross |
8 |
13% |
No stats registered. |
I thought Joe Rankin had good coverage on the first fourth down play for the Bills, which was ruled pass interference. The cornerbacks didn't play great, but didn't look overwhelmed considering all the reports we had heard during the joint practice sessions. Nonetheless, I can't wait to get Joe Haden, K'Waun Williams, Pierre Desir, Justin Gilbert, and Robert Nelson back.