Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz gets second interview for Browns head coaching job | National Sports

CLEVELAND (AP) — Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz had a second interview with the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching vacancy on Monday.

Schwartz is the first candidate to have a second interview with the Browns. He was the first to interview for the opening on Jan. 8.

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