There's only been one good thing about the Cleveland Browns that has gone right this season, and that's the defense. Big credit to Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for the job he has done, as Cleveland has a top-five defense in the NFL.
Chicago Bears’ rookie running Kyle Monangai has been one of the biggest success stories for the 2025 season. The seventh round pick has been playing like a top running back in the NFL and has been a major factor in Ben Johnson’s offense.
The Cleveland Browns will have their hands full as they take on the Chicago Bears in their Week 15 matchup. The Bears' offense is one of the more innovative ones in the league, but Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz is getting his unit prepared for the game.
How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?
Caleb Williams still has work to do if he wants to truly become the franchise quarterback the Chicago Bears have been looking for. But even though he’s
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
The Cleveland Browns are going nowhere fast during this 2025 season, but at least not everyone within the organization seems to be OK with that. While
The Cleveland Browns have one of the best defenses in the NFL. Unfortunately, it can only do so much when things aren’t going their way on the other side of the ball.
The Cleveland Browns’ offense is a work in progress, so to speak. The defense, on the other hand, is an established force. Coordinator Jim Schwartz has everybody firing on all cylinders.
Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz is no stranger to Hall of Fame-caliber talent, having coached legends like Ray Lewis, Rod Woodson, and current superstar Myles Garrett, among others.
Since Jim Schwartz took over in 2023, the Browns have been one of the most man-heavy defenses in the NFL. In a secondary highlighted by Denzel Ward - a savant in man coverage - the Browns have paired aggressive defensive line play with sticky man coverage to best opponents.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz was asked multiple questions about Garrett's comments.
In Dillon Gabriel's first career start, the Browns were in a position to get the victory overseas despite the offense still struggling to consistently find explosive plays.
"I don't think they've seen a run game like ours yet." For Lions fans who have been nervous about the Detroit Lions game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, those comments by offensive coordinator John Morton probably didn't help.
A familiar face will be roaming the opposing sideline on Sunday when the Cleveland Browns travel to Detroit to play the Lions. Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz will be back in the Motor City after five seasons as the Lions’ head coach from 2009-13, where he went 29-51.
The upcoming Week 4 clash between the Detroit Lions and the Cleveland Browns is more than just a game; it’s a battle of philosophies. On one side, you have the Lions’ powerful, top-ranked rushing attack.
The Cleveland Browns didn’t have an overly aggressive offseason in free agency, but they did make a few notable additions. Defensive tackle Maliek Collins made some plays in the opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, while DeAndre Carter contributed on special teams with multiple kick returns.
Jim Schwartz once described the modern NFL fashion succinctly. “The offseason is for teaching, training camp is for evaluation and the regular season is about preparing for the next opponent,” the former Eagles’ defensive coordinator said.
Jim Schwartz took over the Browns defensive coordinator role in 2023 for Joe Woods and made a tremendous impact from the jump. After being a middle-of-the-pack defense for most of the early Kevin Stefanski era, the Browns finished second in defensive DVOA in 2023 en route to an 11-win season and a playoff appearance.
The Cleveland Browns used their first two picks in the 2025 NFL Draft on the defensive side of the ball—a somewhat surprising move, given how much the offense struggled last season.
Garrett continued what's been quite a noteworthy offseason when he elected to remain away from the Browns during the voluntary OTAs portion of the offseason program after he signed a four-year, $160M extension that included $123.5M guaranteed in March.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a disappointing night the last time they faced off against the Cleveland Browns. It was a short week, bad weather, and an all-around game to forget for the Steelers.
Cleveland Browns DC Jim Schwartz made a big admission about his mentality during January's wild-card defeat at the hands of the Houston Texans.
The Cleveland defense was historically good in 2023. Much of that success has been attributed to defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, and rightfully so.
Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz was named the 2023 assistant coach of the year at NFL Honors on Thursday. Schwartz, 57, spent eight years as the Titans’ defensive coordinator before he was hired as the Lions’ head coach in 2009.
It’s no surprise now that Schwartz is garnering head-coaching interest.
The Browns have had one of the best defenses, if not the best, in the NFL this season. A major reason why has been the addition of defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. But his time in Cleveland could be short-lived.
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