ESPN NFL on Mason Graham

Article3 lingering questions ahead of Cleveland Browns training campCaptured July 16, 2026
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Maybe the biggest X factor in replacing Garrett's production could be a Year 2 leap from defensive tackle Mason Graham. As a rookie, he showed his chops as a pass rusher, ranking 20th in pass rush win rate as a defensive tackle (8.3%).

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DT Graham's Year 2 leap could be key to replacing Garrett's pass-rush production.

Graham is positioned as the biggest X factor in replacing Garrett's production with a potential Year 2 leap. As a rookie, he ranked 20th in pass rush win rate among defensive tackles at 8.3% and registered only a half-sack, in part because Garrett got to quarterbacks so quickly. The source notes Graham's impact was felt, and the next step for him will be turning his pressures into game-changing plays.

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