Jim Schwartz resigns as Browns defensive coordinator after being passed over for Todd Monken

Jim Schwartz resigned as defensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns, the team announced. Schwartz became defensive coordinator ahead of the 2023 season and was under contract through 2026. He had been considered a candidate for the team's vacancy after Cleveland fired Kevin Stefanski, but the position went to Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken. "Yesterday, Jim Schwartz submitted his letter of resignation as defensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns," the Browns said in a statement. "We'd like to thank Jim for his contributions to our organization over the last three seasons. Our search for a new defensive coordinator will begin immediately." Despite the team's 5-12...