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Jim Schwartz says resigning from the Browns after they passed him over for head coach and hired Todd Monken was necessary to avoid a 'bad situation'; he argued a forced coaching arrangement wouldn’t work and noted the defense had been among the best, adding that moving on was best for both sides.
The Raiders are keeping Jim Schwartz in consideration for their defensive coordinator job, even though he’s under contract with the Browns through 2026 with a team option for 2027. Browns have not released him, and compensation could theoretically be handled via a trade or other maneuver, keeping Schwartz and Raiders’ interest tied to Browns’ eventual DC hire and Schwartz’s willingness to wait for an NFL opportunity.
With Jim Schwartz leaving, the Browns promote safeties coach Ephraim Banda to defensive coordinator, betting on continuity and Banda’s familiarity with Schwartz’s scheme to keep the defense among the league’s best while safeguarding its identity.
Schwartz stepped away with the expectation of not coaching in 2026, but the Browns–Schwartz standoff may still unfold: without a separation agreement, Schwartz’s options are murky since head coaches can be traded but assistants cannot, leaving room for a future Raiders move and keeping the 2027 option in play.
Jim Schwartz has resigned as the Browns' defensive coordinator after being passed over for the head coaching job, signaling a leadership change as the team pursues a new direction.
Jim Schwartz resigned as the Cleveland Browns' defensive coordinator after three seasons, opening a 2026 DC vacancy as head coach Todd Monken takes over. Schwartz, reportedly unhappy about being passed over for the head coaching job and still under contract, is not a free agent, and Cleveland will begin a search for a replacement. The team may consider internal candidates or assistants linked to Matt Burke while aiming to preserve the current defensive system.
Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz resigns, with reporting that he won’t coach in 2026. He was under contract through 2026, and the Browns reportedly plan to pay most or all of his salary for that year. The terms could allow a non-coaching role, but Schwartz won’t be Cleveland’s DC in 2026 and is unlikely to coach elsewhere that season, potentially returning in 2027.
After introducing new head coach Todd Monken, the Browns offered little public clarity on the future of defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, who is under contract through 2026 and reportedly wants out after not landing the top job. Monken said Schwartz is outstanding but declined to comment on his status and emphasized plans to keep the current defensive system, leaving Schwartz’s fate to be decided later and potentially shaped by financial considerations and team dynamics.
New Browns coach Todd Monken refused to comment on Jim Schwartz's status, praising Schwartz as an outstanding DC while indicating no changes to the team's defensive scheme and stressing a focus on the players.
Cornerback Denzel Ward says he hopes Jim Schwartz stays with the Browns as the team weighs its coaching future after hiring Todd Monken. Schwartz has two years left on his contract and has public support from Myles Garrett and Grant Delpit, despite ongoing uncertainty. The Browns finished 4th in total defense and 14th in points under Schwartz."
Todd Monken has been hired as Browns head coach, but defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz remains in limbo. Schwartz, under contract through 2026, is reportedly hopeful he’ll stay, with Cleveland unlikely to grant exits unless a head-coaching opportunity arises. Other NFL teams have openings, but the Browns appear to be blocking moves to keep Schwartz, at least for now, as the organization waits for his decision ahead of the NFL combine.
The Eagles reportedly considered rehiring former defensive coordinators Jim Schwartz and Jonathan Gannon as potential replacements if Vic Fangio retired, but Fangio decided to stay for at least the 2026 season, leaving the staff in flux amid ongoing talk of possible changes.
Coach Todd Monken is reportedly open to keeping Jim Schwartz as the Browns' defensive coordinator for 2026, with Schwartz under contract through 2026. Monken can hire his own staff but may choose to retain Schwartz, who has guided Cleveland’s defense to top-10 rankings (No. 1 in yards allowed in 2023, No. 4 in 2025). Owner Jimmy Haslam has expressed interest in keeping Schwartz, and the final decision will depend on talks between Monken and Schwartz before 2026.
Jim Schwartz reportedly wants out of Cleveland after the Browns hired Todd Monken as head coach; he was upset about not getting the job and reportedly told others he wouldn’t return. Schwartz is under contract through 2026, and the Browns could either keep him in a diminished role or move on, potentially opening the door to other teams such as the 49ers.
The Browns announced they have completed a second head coach interview with Nate Scheelhaase as their search continues, with the Buffalo Bills also planning to interview him. Scheelhaase, who has risen through the Rams’ coaching ranks and previously held offensive roles at Iowa State and Illinois, remains a leading candidate as other contenders withdraw. With Schwartz and Monken still in consideration and Anthony Lynn’s in-person interview satisfying the Rooney Rule, Cleveland’s process is lengthy and publicly intertwined with signals that they’d like to keep Schwartz on staff, a factor some candidates view as limiting.