Monken era looms as Schwartz’s Browns future remains uncertain
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.