The Cleveland Browns strolled into Philadelphia to play the world champion Eagles in preseason Game 2 for both teams, and relied on defense instead of a young quarterback to secure a 22-13 win at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday.

After the Aggies season wrapped up in 2023 with a loss to Oklahoma State in the TaxAct Texas Bowl, Smith had already declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. He was picked up in the fifth round as the overall 152nd pick to the Philadelphia Eagles, where he spent his rookie season.

It was a very successful day for the Cleveland Browns ’ defense in their second preseason game. Without the starters, many of the depth players were able to get meaningful reps against the reigning Super Bowl champions.