– Jesse Minter (Chargers DC) pulls out of a second Browns interview, aiming for a head coaching gig elsewhere (Raiders, Ravens). Mike McDaniel had already withdrawn earlier. The Browns still have four finalists: Jim Schwartz, Todd Monken, Grant Udinski, and Nate Scheelhaase. An additional in-person interview with a minority and/or woman candidate will be added to satisfy the Rooney Rule. 📊
– Minter’s status with the Ravens could keep him in the AFC North conversation, as a Ravens interview reportedly went very well. 🏈
– Jim Schwartz remains a top presence for Cleveland, whether as head coach or stay-in-place DC. The defense under Schwartz has been elite this season—ranked No. 1 in many metrics, including yards allowed and sacks (a franchise-record 53). The unit also produced 8 defensive touchdowns, second-best league-wide. 🔥
– Offense update: Tommy Rees is headed to the Atlanta Falcons to join Kevin Stefanski. Cleveland’s attack struggled in 2025 (near the bottom in yards and points per game), with Rees taking over play-calling after the bye week. 📉
– Coaching carousel snapshot: Four head coaches have already been hired by others—Falcons (Stefanski), Giants (Harbaugh), Titans (Robert Saleh), and Dolphins (Jeff Hafley). 🏁
Key takeaway: Cleveland still has a strong defensive foundation with Schwartz in play, but the hunt for an offensive and head-coaching fit continues as the roster reshuffles around the league. 🏈📊🔥
