Myles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney's partnership on the Cleveland Browns' defensive line creates a formidable pass-rushing duo that could lead to a Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award in 2021.

In 2020, Garrett was leading the NFL in sacks and forced fumbles through Week 10 before COVID-19 impacted his performance. Despite returning to help the Browns reach the playoffs, his production notably declined after the illness.

The Browns addressed their need for additional defensive line help by signing Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year, $10 million deal in April 2021. Early training camp reports show Clowney performing exceptionally well, even against Jack Conklin, Pro Football Focus's top-rated right tackle.

Key factors that could lead to DPOY success:

• Clowney's presence will reduce double-teams on Garrett
• Clowney appears healthy and motivated in his contract year
• Garrett currently has second-best DPOY odds at +600
• Strong defensive line rotation keeps both players fresh

The combination of a healthy Clowney and Garrett could transform the Browns' pass rush, with Garrett being a strong favorite for the 2021 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award. Garrett's odds (+600) place him just behind Aaron Donald (+400) in the DPOY race.

The defensive pairing's success hinges on Clowney maintaining his early training camp form and Garrett building upon his dominant pre-COVID performance from 2020. If both elements align, the Browns' pass rush could become one of the NFL's most feared in 2021.

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