Cleveland holds Schwartz’s rights for two years under his contract and has no plans to release him. As a result, Schwartz would remain under contract unless the sides reach a resolution that allows him to depart.
NFL rules prevent a coordinator from being traded, a detail that further blocks any straightforward move to move Schwartz to another staff. League confirmation of that rule effectively leaves him in professional limbo.
Monken, introduced as the Browns’ new head coach, credited the defense’s successes to the players rather than Schwartz, stressing that Garrett and Ward were central to the unit’s performance and that the team’s talent allowed him to build from the ground up on offense.
The Browns enter a period of transition with several standout defenders on the roster, including Pro Bowl edge rusher Myles Garrett and cornerback Denzel Ward, along with linebacker Carson Schwesinger, who was named Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Schwartz’s future in the NFL remains uncertain; with two years left on his Browns contract and no immediate plan to part ways, his next stop could be some time away unless a resolution is reached between the sides.
