Overview
- Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz has a second interview scheduled in Cleveland, with multiple reports placing the meeting early next week.
- ESPN’s Peter Schrager reported Todd Monken is expected to return for a second interview next week, with Tuesday targeted for his follow-up.
- Schwartz’s unit ranked first in yards allowed in 2023 and fourth last season, and key defenders including Denzel Ward have publicly backed him for the job.
- Monken, Cleveland’s offensive coordinator in 2019 and most recently the Ravens’ OC, remains in the Browns’ mix despite reports linking him to the Giants’ staff plans.
- The Browns are moving from initial interviews to a final group as they continue evaluations before selecting a head coach.