Jim Schwartz discusses being overlooked for Browns head coach job

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Jim Schwartz discusses being overlooked for Browns head coach job
Summary

Jim Schwartz addressed his omission from the Cleveland Browns' head coach selection, where the team ultimately chose Todd Monken. Schwartz highlighted his successful tenure as the team's defensive coordinator and expressed disappointment at being passed over despite the team's defensive achievements during his time. He stated that it would not have been fair for Monken to retain him and emphasized the necessity for Monken to have his own staff. Following his resignation, Schwartz will not coach during the 2026 NFL season. Meanwhile, sources speculate that had Schwartz been the head coach, defensive end Myles Garrett might not have been traded, potentially affecting the team's current rebuild.

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  • Schwartz was a candidate for the Browns' head coach position before Monken was hired.
  • He resigned after the Browns chose to hire an offensive coach.
  • Schwartz noted the success of the defense during his tenure from 2023-25.
  • His resignation means he will miss the entire 2026 NFL season.
  • Some believe Garrett's trade might have been avoided with Schwartz as head coach.
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  • 3:33 PMYahoo SportsJim Schwartz shares honest truth about being passed over by Browns
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Jim Schwartz has broken his silence on being passed over for the Cleveland Browns head coach job.

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