Overview
- Rams assistant head coach/pass-game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant interviewed Monday for Cleveland’s defensive coordinator opening, per multiple reports.
- The Browns requested interviews with Panthers defensive pass-game coordinator Jonathan Cooley, Giants outside linebackers coach and interim DC Charlie Bullen, and Falcons defensive pass-game coordinator Mike Rutenberg.
- Internal candidates safeties coach Ephraim Banda and linebackers coach Jason Tarver have already interviewed as Cleveland explores continuity options.
- Texans assistant Cory Undlin is viewed by some insiders as the frontrunner and reportedly met with the Browns over the weekend due to ties with Todd Monken and familiarity with Schwartz’s scheme.
- New head coach Todd Monken has said he plans to keep the current defensive system, while Jim Schwartz has resigned yet remains under contract with Cleveland and coordinators cannot be traded under NFL rules.