Schwartz is under contract and cannot take a lateral move. The contract language would likely prevent taking a consulting role in the NFL as well.
The question of the day for Browns fans is whether or not a Schwartz return is a good idea. On one side, of course it is, to keep the stellar defense in the same system and keep some of the talented veterans happy. On the other side, the “we want volunteers, not hostages” saying could apply with some worried that Schwartz’s forced return could be a wrecking ball to Cleveland’s season before it gets started.
So we come to you with that simple question: Do you believe the Browns should bring back Jim Schwartz as the team’s defensive coordinator for 2026?
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