Jim Schwartz opens up on Cleveland departure

Nypost · Jun 03, 2026 · 397 words · By Stanley Harrison

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What to know about Jim Schwartz opens up on Cleveland departure

Former Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz says there was no realistic path for him to remain in Cleveland after being passed over for the team’s head coaching job.

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What happened

Former Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz says there was no realistic path for him to remain in Cleveland after being passed over for the team’s head coaching job.

Why it matters

Speaking publicly about his departure for the first time, Schwartz explained that once the Browns chose Todd Monken as their new head coach, he felt it was best for both sides to move on rather than attempt to make an awkward arrangement work.

Common ground

The 60-year-old Schwartz spent the past three seasons overseeing one of the NFL’s top defenses and was viewed as a candidate for the head coaching vacancy before Cleveland opted for Monken.

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What happens next if the deal stalls, and who has the power to restart talks?

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The 60-year-old Schwartz spent the past three seasons overseeing one of the NFL’s top defenses”

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While the claim that he oversaw one of the NFL's top defenses for three seasons is corroborated, the age is slightly off. One source lists him as 59, and his Wikipedia birth date (June 2, 1966) indicates he would be 59 or 60 depending on the exact date of the report, but the '60-year-old' descriptor is a minor detail compared to the confirmed tenure as DC.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Cleveland Browns' 74th as a member of the National Football League (NFL), their 78th overall, their seventh under general manager Andrew Berry, and their first under new he…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Cleveland_Browns_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — James Nathaniel Brown (February 17, 1936 – May 18, 2023) was an American professional football player, civil rights activist, and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the Nationa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Brown

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — James J. Schwartz (born June 2, 1966) is an American professional football coach who most recently served as the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). H…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Schwartz

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Claim 2: “Schwartz chose to resign.”

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Multiple sources, including a resignation letter report and news articles, confirm that Jim Schwartz resigned from his position as defensive coordinator after being passed over for the head coaching job.

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Claim 3: “Because he stepped down from his position, Schwartz will sit out the 2026 season before pursuing his next NFL opportunity.”

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Multiple sources confirm that as a result of his resignation and forfeiting the final year of his contract, Schwartz will sit out the 2026 season.

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Claim 4: “the Browns chose Todd Monken as their new head coach”

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Multiple Wikipedia entries and web search results from The Guardian and other news sources confirm that Todd Monken was hired as the head coach of the Cleveland Browns for the 2026 season.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football franchise based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are a member of the North Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Cleveland_Browns_head_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Todd Robert Monken (born February 5, 1966) is an American professional football coach and former quarterback who is the head coach for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He pr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Monken

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Claim 5: ““A forced marriage isn’t going to work in the NFL,” Schwartz said on the “Ryan Ripken Show” this week.”

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Multiple independent web sources and a YouTube interview confirm Jim Schwartz appeared on the 'Ryan Ripken Show' and used the specific phrase 'A forced marriage isn't going to work in the NFL'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joseph Clifford Montana Jr. (born June 11, 1956) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the San Francis…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 23 seasons. He spent his first 20 se…
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