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Jeremy Fowler<\/a> adds Cleveland will interview Ravens OC Todd Monken for a second time in person on Tuesday.\u00a0<\/p>\n That makes these two finalists for the Browns\u2019 head coaching vacancy. Here\u2019s what the rest of the search looks like:\u00a0<\/p>\n Ravens OC Todd Monken (Interviewed) Schwartz, 59, spent eight years as the Titans\u2019 defensive coordinator before he was hired as the Lions\u2019 head coach in 2009. He spent five years in Detroit before he was fired after the 2013 season.<\/p>\n Schwartz spent a year with the Bills and eventually joined the Eagles as their defensive coordinator in 2016. He stepped away after the 2020 season and was reportedly weighing retirement before rejoining the Titans coaching staff as a senior defensive assistant.<\/p>\n The Browns hired Schwartz as defensive coordinator ahead of the 2023 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n During his five years with the Lions, Schwartz led them to a record of 29-51 (36.3 percent), including one playoff appearance.<\/p>\n In 2025, the Browns\u2019 defense ranked 14th in points allowed, 4th in total yards allowed, 16th in rushing yards allowed and third in passing yards allowed.<\/p>\n Looking for the latest NFL Insider News & Rumors?<\/p>\n Be sure to follow NFL Trade Rumors<\/a> on X.com<\/a>\u00a0and FACEBOOK<\/a>\u00a0for breaking NFL News and Rumors for all 32 teams!<\/p>\n
\nBrowns OC Tommy Rees (Interviewed)
\nBrowns DC Jim Schwartz (Interviewed)
\nSeahawks DC Aden Durde (Requested)
\nBengals OC Dan Pitcher (Scheduled)
\nFormer Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel (Scheduled)
\nFormer Ravens HC John Harbaugh (Expected)
\nChargers DC Jesse Minter\u00a0(Requested)
\nRams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase (Scheduled)
\nJaguars OC Grant Udinski (Interviewed)
\nRams DC Chris Shula (Requested)<\/p>\n
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