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Ashley Holder Talks with Browns HC Todd Monken
- On Feb. 3, 2026, Todd Monken introduced as Browns' head coach in Berea, confirmed he met with Jim Schwartz but declined to comment on his future.
- Because Schwartz remains under contract through 2026, reports say he left angrily and told people he's not returning after being passed over for the head-coaching job.
- Players including Denzel Ward praised Schwartz as 'an amazing coach' and hope he stays, while Monken told reporters `They can be rest assured that we're gonna keep the same system`.
- Monken has built out his offensive staff but not yet added defensive coaches; key defensive assistants remain, and Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said conversations to retain Jim Schwartz are ongoing.
- Given recent interviews elsewhere, the shrinking NFL defensive coordinator market narrows Schwartz's options to coaching the Browns or retiring, especially after Raheem Morris's hire by the San Francisco 49ers.
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It's Safe To Say Jim Schwartz' Time With The Browns Is Finished After Todd Monken Threw A Haymaker Today
And let me be the first to report: Jim Schwartz is officially NOT going to be back as the Defensive Coordinator for the Cleveland Browns. I know it was unlikely, but up until yesterday ESPN was writin...
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