Jim Schwartz explains decision to resign from Cleveland Browns
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:45 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Jim Schwartz addressed his resignation from the Cleveland Browns during an appearance on the Ryan Ripken Show. After the Browns hired Todd Monken as head coach, Schwartz felt passed over despite his success in developing the team’s defense. He noted that staying would have compromised his ability to lead, highlighting concerns about the locker room dynamic under a new coaching staff. Schwartz had previously guided the Browns’ defense to top rankings in total yards allowed and expressed no bitterness about the organizational changes. The Browns have since appointed Mike Rutenberg as Schwartz's successor.
- •Schwartz resigned after the Browns hired Todd Monken as head coach.
- •Cleveland's defense ranked first in 2023 and fourth in 2025.
- •Schwartz expressed concerns about locker room dynamics post-transition.
- •Mike Rutenberg has been named as Schwartz’s replacement.
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Former Browns DC Jim Schwartz confirms suspicion about the ending of his time in Cleveland
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Jim Schwartz breaks silence on Browns exit: 'I didn't feel like I could do my job'
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Jim Schwartz breaks silence on why he walked away from Cleveland Browns
- 1:23 AMNBCSports.com — Jim Schwartz: It would have been a “bad situation” if I’d stayed with Browns - NBC Sports
"The Cleveland Browns were unable to keep Jim Schwartz around on the coaching staff after passing over him to hire Todd Monken as the head coach. Now, Schwartz has spoken out for the first time.
"The former Cleveland defensive coordinator said he didn't want to be part of an "arranged marriage" following the hiring of Todd Monken.
"Schwartz addresses his disagreement with being "passed over" for Todd Monken.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 12:45 AMFormer Browns DC Jim Schwartz confirms suspicion about the ending of his time in Cleveland
The Cleveland Browns were unable to keep Jim Schwartz around on the coaching staff after passing over him to hire Todd Monken as the head coach. Now, Schwartz has spoken out for the first time.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 3:03 PMJim Schwartz breaks silence on Browns exit: 'I didn't feel like I could do my job'
The former Cleveland defensive coordinator said he didn't want to be part of an "arranged marriage" following the hiring of Todd Monken.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 2:25 PMJim Schwartz breaks silence on why he walked away from Cleveland Browns
Why Jim Schwartz felt no choice but to resign after Cleveland snub.
- NBCSports.comJun 3, 2026, 1:23 AMJim Schwartz: It would have been a “bad situation” if I’d stayed with Browns - NBC Sports
Schwartz addresses his disagreement with being "passed over" for Todd Monken.
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