A quick scan of Hall of Famers who played for the Browns shows a lot of offensive talent, but the franchise has employed some true defensive standouts over the years. This article will count down the top 10 defensive players in the history of the Browns.

FirstEnergy Stadium is shown during a military appreciation game in 2016. The Browns defense is tasked with protecting the field eight times per season.Who Are the Browns’ Greatest Defensive Players of All Time?

The vast majority of players to represent the Browns in the Pro Football Hall of Fame played on the offensive side of the ball, but that doesn’t mean the franchise hasn’t seen its fair share of talented defenders. Only two defensive players who spent the majority of their careers with Cleveland have ended up enshrined in Canton, but along the way, the Browns have rostered a plethora of other standout defensive