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.
The Cleveland Browns are set to face off against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, at Huntington Bank Field, as part of Week 7 NFL action. However, weather conditions have been on everybody’s mind for this AFC showdown.
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While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz was asked multiple questions about Garrett's comments.
It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.
The Cleveland Browns are one of the worst teams in the NFL with a 1-5 record through six games so far. On Monday afternoon, the first coaching change of the 2025 season took place when the Tennessee Titans moved on from head coach Brian Callahan.
Earlier this week, the Cleveland Browns traded away one of their veteran leaders on the team, Joe Flacco, to the division rival Cincinnati Bengals. Cleveland
The Cleveland Browns just added a new piece to their defense. Losing Greg Newsome II could be a big blow, given the great performances he has put up this season.
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.
Ever since Jim Schwartz arrived, the Cleveland Browns have had one of the best defenses in the NFL. Under the heralded coordinator, they dominated the opposition in 2023, paving the way for a somewhat surprising trip to the playoffs.
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
"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.
Throughout their history as an NFL franchise, the Detroit Lions have experienced many weird moments that still haunt their most passionate fans to this day.
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.
With how quickly the NFL evolves from year-to-year it's unwise for any team to just assume the successes of one season will simply carry over to the next.
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.
The signing of Ogbo Okoronkwo this offseason was quietly one of the best free-agent additions that Andrew Berry and his team made. Okoronkwo had a very good but under the radar start to his career in Los Angeles and Houston, so the Browns decided to make him a long-term depth addition to this team.
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