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Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / July 15
Browns receive a reminder from ESPN that they will be without one of the highest ranked players at a key position for the 2025 season
The Cleveland Browns had an elite defense in 2023 when Jim Schwartz took over as defensive coordinator. While Cleveland’s offense was the main catalyst for a disappointing 3-14 finish last season, the defense also took a step back.
Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / July 11
Jim Schwartz Gets Major Nod Among Top NFL Coordinators 
The Cleveland Browns’ defense was supposed to be the backbone of last year’s team, but the offense was so bad that it dragged the entire organization down with it, including the defense.
Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / July 9
Analyst Reveals How Browns Can Win AFC North
The Cleveland Browns entered last season with high expectations. They looked like a team that could build on making the playoffs and stay competitive. That wasn’t the case at all, and while most of that was due to their offensive inefficiency, their defense also took a step back.
The 'NFL rookie 1,000-yard receivers' quiz
In NFL history, 30 players have totaled 1,000 or more receiving yards in their first season in the league. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?
Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / July 5
Hanford Dixon Reacts To Surprising Browns Roster Move
The Cleveland Browns surprisingly released veteran defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo before training camp even begins. The move caught many around the NFL off guard, considering Okoronkwo had carved out a solid role in coordinator Jim Schwartz’s defensive system over the past two seasons.
Cleveland Browns News / Dawg Pound Daily / July 4
Jim Schwartz lands in top 10 in latest DC ranking
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.
Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / June 24
Browns Need A Bounce Back Year From Key Defender
The Cleveland Browns had one of the best defenses in the league two years ago. Jim Schwartz turned that unit around in his first season as defensive coordinator, and while they were better at home than on the road, they looked poised for a dominant run for years to come.
Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / June 17
Cleveland Browns First-Round Pick Making Strong Impression
The Cleveland Browns believed in Mason Graham after watching his final two years at Michigan. Cleveland decided to trade the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and move back to No.
Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Talk / June 6
Jim Schwartz: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will still have a big presence this year
The Browns announced linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will not play in 2025 after suffering a neck injury midway through the 2024 season. But the franchise will still have him around during the coming season, defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz told reporters this week.
Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / June 5
Jim Schwartz Says Injured Browns Defender Will Still Have ‘Big Impact’
The Cleveland Browns won’t have one of their best players on the field this season. As a matter of fact, they don’t know when he’ll be back out there, and it may never happen.
Who is the longest-tenured coordinator for every NFL franchise?
Here are the longest-tenured offensive or defensive coordinators in every team's history.
Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / June 4
Browns DC challenges Myles Garrett following signing of massive contract extension
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.
Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / June 2
Browns Being Linked To Interesting Defensive Free Agent
The Cleveland Browns’ defense looked solid in the first year under Jim Schwartz, but they regressed last season. Notably, subpar linebacker play contributed to that, especially after the team lost star Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah to a season-ending injury.
NFL News / The 33rd Team / April 25
2025 NFL Draft: Grades, Analysis For Every Day 2 Pick
The 2025 NFL Draft is here, and with it comes hope for many NFL teams. However, not every pick is a home run selection. As Day 2 unfolds, we'll be live grading every pick, providing instant analysis and takeaways throughout the night.
Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / March 12
Browns set to gift DC Jim Schwartz the exact kind of player he loves in NFL free agency
Out with the old and in with the new. The Cleveland Browns reportedly decided to move on from DT Dalvin Tomlinson earlier in the week at the start of the tampering period.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 5
Browns' Jim Schwartz Puts Blame On Steelers' George Pickens On Big Final Play
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.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 30
AFC Notes: Alex Highsmith, George Pickens, Jim Schwartz, Browns, Steelers
Browns WR Cedric Tillman will not practice for the second straight day with a concussion, per HC Kevin Stefanski. (Mary Kay Cabot) Cleveland DC Jim Schwartz on Broncos QB Bo Nix: “He’s elusive back there, makes a lot of guys miss.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 16
Browns’ Kevin Stefanski, Jim Schwartz reveal the challenge of defending Taysom Hill
After having an extra week to think about their loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 9, the Cleveland Browns are back and ready for their latest challenge in the New Orleans Saints.
NFL News / Dawg Pound Daily / October 22
Grading Browns defense in Week 7 against Bengals: Secondary still floundering
Before Week 7 kicked off, before Deshaun Watston's Achilles ruptured, and before the Cleveland Browns lost yet another game and fell to 1-6 on the season, Cleveland's defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz had a message for the team's secondary.
Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / June 1, 2024
After Historic 2023, Jim Schwartz Won't Allow Browns Defense To Be Complacent
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 News / Yardbarker / May 31, 2024
Browns DC Jim Schwartz discusses moving on from Texans loss
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.
Cleveland Browns News / Last Word On Sports / February 22, 2024
Evaluating the Cleveland Browns Linebackers
The Cleveland defense was historically good in 2023. Much of that success has been attributed to defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, and rightfully so.
Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / February 8, 2024
Browns Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz Wins 2023 AP Assistant Coach of the Year
No one can dispute the impact that Jim Schwartz had on this Cleveland defense, the Cleveland franchise and each player that played for him this season. The injuries that the Browns encountered this year have been well-documented.
Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 8, 2024
Browns DC Jim Schwartz Wins 2023 Assistant Coach Of The Year
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.
Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 15, 2024
Browns’ Myles Garrett admits Jim Schwartz didn’t adjust to Texans’ game plan in loss
It was not a pretty start for the Cleveland Browns when they faced the Houston Texans. They were unable to stop them from marching twice in the first quarter of the NFL Playoffs.
Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / January 6, 2024
Browns DC Jim Schwartz discusses career goals
It’s no surprise now that Schwartz is garnering head-coaching interest.
Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / January 4, 2024
Browns defense could take major hit following dominant year
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.
Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / December 15, 2023
Browns DC 'almost threw up' watching game film of DE playing through brutal injury
Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz said Thursday that he "almost threw up" watching the game film of the team's Week 14 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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