Browns’ Grant Delpit Struggles with Lamar Jackson’s Playmaking: ‘It’s Annoying’
One of the problems for the Browns when it comes to playing against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens–and players who have been Cleveland for any significant time have dealt with this plenty of times–is that no matter how well the defense can have the initial stages of a play covered and sniffed out, Jackson’s mobility always leaves open the possibility of the play simply changing shape altogether. Fifth-year veteran safety Grant Delpit knows this well.
Delpit has been part of nine games against the Ravens, with a 4-5 record, including the 41-17 Week 2 matchup that started as a tight affair but turned into a big-play shellacking in the fourth quarter. Delpit has seen it time and again: The Browns, or any defense, can only hold back Jackson for so long.
Jackson suffered a knee injury last Sunday against the Vikings, and missed practice on Wednesday. But he said he would be ready to go in Week 11 in Cleveland.
Grant Delpit Will Need to Help on Zay Flowers
In the past, one of the saving graces of trying to defend the Ravens was, generally, that they did not put any great receivers on the field alongside Jackson. But what’s different about this offense–which has averaged 28.3 points as the Ravens have won three straight games with Jackson returning from an earlier hamstring injury–is the Browns now also have to worry about Zay Flowers.
Flowers has 50 catches in nine game, with 625 yards and a touchdown. He had seven catches for 75 yards in the Week 2 meeting with the Browns. Having to guard him while Jackson extends plays, Delpit said, is a bit much.
“It’s annoying, man,” he said. “It’s very annoying to be running everywhere across the field, and you’re expected to plaster him until it’s incomplete. They’re gonna make a play or two, Lamar is gonna do some crazy stuff that we all seen. We just gotta do our best to stay close.”
Browns Faced Mobile Quarterback Last Week, Too
The Browns do have some advantage coming into the game, having just faced an extremely mobile quarterback in Week 10, when they mostly shut down Justin Fields of the Jets. Jackson is better, though, and so are the Ravens in general.
“Obviously, we are familiar with Lamar,” Delpit said. “We’re familiar with the Ravens’ offense, and they’re familiar with us, so we’re playing with zone reads and some of the same techniques as last week. I think this game is just about perspective.
“Despite how things is going, despite how things are going outside the defense, just perspective, people know the Browns are gonna come with a great defense. That’s just upholding that standard and earning that respect every play.”
BREAKING: Rams STAR Kobie Turner May Be OUT for Seahawks Game—But You Won’t Believe Why!
Los Angeles, CA — November 14, 2025
The Los Angeles Rams are gearing up for their most important game of the season—and it looks like they may be WITHOUT their defensive powerhouse,
The SHOCKING Reason Turner Could Miss Sunday’s Game:
Sources close to the Rams are revealing a mysterious back injury that’s left Turner unable to practice for TWO consecutive days this week. But here's the catch—is the injury actually more serious than they're letting on?
Could Turner be hiding an even deeper issue that could take him out of action for weeks? If he doesn’t show up on the practice field Friday, the Rams will be left scrambling to adjust their defensive lineup. And with Turner ranking
Is There Drama Behind The Scenes?
As Turner’s status remains unclear, insiders are pointing to a
And That’s Not All—Seahawks are Gearing Up for a BIG Surprise!
Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks are reportedly
With everything on the line, can the Rams overcome this crisis and still emerge victorious without their star defensive player? Or will this be the beginning of the end for their playoff dreams?
The drama is just beginning, and you won’t believe what happens next. Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds!
