The Browns are bringing back a piece of their linebacker room, as they have agreed to terms with LB Devin Bush on a one-year deal.
Bush first signed with Cleveland as an unrestricted free agent in 2024 and established a role for himself during the 2024 season. He started 10 of his 16 games last season and totaled 74 tackles and one sack. He has appeared in 81 career games with 61 starts and recorded 396 tackles five sacks, five fumble recoveries, two interceptions and two forced fumbles.
Linebackers coach Jason Tarver highlighted Bush during the 2024 season, praising him for how he learned and adapted to the Browns defensive system – a type of scheme he hadn't played in before he joined the Browns. Tarver specifically pointed out the way Bush tackled, how he operated on the edges and how he got off blocks.
"We're really proud of Devin as he has given himself to the system," Tarver said on Dec. 27. "That isn't always the easiest thing to get into a new place, third team, new system, and then just be like, 'All right, I got you, coach'."
With a year under his belt under Tarver's coaching and in the Browns defensive system, Bush has an opportunity to build on the progress he made during the 2024 season.
Originally drafted as the 10th overall pick in the 2019 draft by the Steelers, Bush spent his first four seasons in the NFL in Pittsburgh. Bush had his best season in his rookie year, when he recorded 109 tackles, nine tackles for loss, four passes defensed and two interceptions. He finished third in NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year voting.
In his second season, Bush suffered a torn ACL which ended his season after just five games. However, he returned for the 2021 season and finished his four years in Pittsburgh with 268 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 10 quarterback hits, four sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and a touchdown.
He then signed with the Seahawks for the 2023 season, where he played in 13 games and recorded 37 tackles and five tackles for loss.
The Browns brought back LB Devin Bush, who started 10 of his 16 games for Cleveland during the 2024 season.
Michigan linebacker Devin Bush (10) before an NCAA football game against Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan linebacker Devin Bush runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during a NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football on November 21, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 24-19.
Michigan linebacker Devin Bush (10) tackles Indiana running back Stevie Scott (21) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Michigan won 31-20. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan linebacker Devin Bush runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan linebacker Devin Bush poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Bush in the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Michigan linebacker Devin Bush follows the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, in East Lansing, Mich. No. 4 Michigan might be without defensive star Chase Winovich for Saturday's showdown with No. 10 Ohio State because of an apparent shoulder injury. If he can't play, the Wolverines have so much depth they may be able to overcome it. The Buckeyes, meanwhile, have struggled on defense for much of the year. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) on the sideline against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during a NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football on November 21, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 24-19.
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Devin Bush (0) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Michigan linebacker Devin Bush runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) tackles San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Michigan linebacker Devin Bush poses for a portrait on the red carpet during the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during a NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Cleveland Browns on November 3, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 10-27.
Michigan linebacker Devin Bush speaks at a press conference after the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Bush in the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Devin Bush (0) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, December 18, 2023 in Seattle. The Seahawks won 20-17. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)
SMU quarterback Ben Hicks (8) looks to throw a pass, pressured by Michigan linebacker Devin Bush (10), in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) and Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during a NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns on December 29, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 3-20.
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Devin Bush (0) looks on from the sideline against the Washington Commanders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
SMU running back Xavier Jones (5) tries to escape from Michigan linebacker Devin Bush (10) in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. Michigan won 45-20. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) plays in an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) before a NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns on December 29, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 20-3.
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on October 27, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns won 29-24.
Michigan linebacker Devin Bush celebrates a stop against Nebraskain the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush celebrates a touchdown after picking up a backward pass by Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) runs with the ball away from Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett after recovering a fumble in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Roethlisberger did not play in the second half. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) before a NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Cleveland Browns on November 3, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 10-27.
Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Devin Bush (55) defends during an NFL football game, Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Michigan linebacker Devin Bush takes ther stage after the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Bush in the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Devin Bush (55) runs onto the field during introductions before an NFL football game, Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during a preseason NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns on August 10, 2024 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns lost 10-23.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 in Carson, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Devin Bush (55) Cele braves after making a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers on December 8, 2024 at Acrisure Stadium. The Browns lost 14-27.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) plays against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Pittsburgh, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (20) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) and Terrell Edmunds (34) during an NFL football game , Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Linebacker Devin Bush (30) during a NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns on December 29, 2024 at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns lost 3-20.
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Devin Bush (0) against the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. Rams defeat the Seahawks 17-16. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
