The team announced Friday that Schwartz handed in his letter of resignation a day earlier. Schwartz has led one of the league’s top defenses over the past three seasons but was upset about being passed over for the head coach job, after many thought he was the favorite to replace Kevin Stefanski.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – I’m not happy about Jim Schwartz leaving as the Browns defensive coordinator. But I’m also happy he resigned. How is that for a contradiction? Losing Schwartz is a big deal to the Browns.

Jim Schwartz recently met with the Cleveland Browns but his return as defensive coordinator is still trending in the wrong direction. The post Browns Get Bad News on Potential Jim Schwartz Reunion After Latest Update appeared first on Heavy Sports.

NFL insider provides insight on Jim Schwartz’s future with Cleveland Browns (On3) “Last week, the Cleveland Browns hired former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as its next head coach. Shortly after the news was revealed,…”

CLEVELAND — The Browns might be lighting a fuse on what Orange and Brown Talk host Dan Labbe calls an “explosive situation” by attempting to force defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz to remain with the team after being passed over for the head coaching job.

The Cleveland Browns now hold essentially all the cards with regards to the future of disgruntled defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz.