Jim Schwartz didn’t want to stick around for ‘forced marriage’ with Browns
Jim Schwartz has publicly addressed his departure from the Cleveland Browns after being passed over for the head coaching position. He felt that remaining with the team would create an uncomfortable dynamic, both for himself and the newly appointed head coach, Todd Monken. Schwartz believes it is best for Monken to establish his own staff without the complications of lingering loyalty from players towards him.
- ▪Jim Schwartz resigned from his position as defensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns after the team hired Todd Monken as head coach.
- ▪Schwartz expressed that staying on staff would create an awkward situation for both him and Monken.
- ▪During his tenure, Schwartz led one of the NFL's top defenses but chose to step down to allow Monken to build his own coaching staff.
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NFL Jim Schwartz didn’t want to stick around for ‘forced marriage’ with Browns By Stanley Harrison Published June 3, 2026, 6:55 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Former Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz says there was no realistic path for him to remain in Cleveland after being passed over for the team’s head coaching job. Speaking publicly about his departure for the first time, Schwartz explained that once the Browns chose Todd Monken as their new head coach, he felt it was best for both sides to move on rather than attempt to make an awkward arrangement work.
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