Overview
- Schwartz became the first candidate to receive a second interview after being the first to meet with the Browns on Jan. 8.
- The team remains without a head coach after firing Kevin Stefanski on Jan. 5 following six seasons.
- Baltimore offensive coordinator Todd Monken, Cleveland’s OC in 2019, is expected to have a second interview on Tuesday.
- Schwartz, 59, has overseen one of the NFL’s top defenses over the past three seasons, with Cleveland leading total defense in 2023 and ranking fourth this season.
- Myles Garrett recorded 23 sacks this season to break the NFL single-season mark, and Schwartz previously went 29-52 as Lions head coach with a 2011 playoff berth.