The Cleveland Browns have reportedly found their replacement for defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz following his departure from the team.

The Browns are now close to completing the staff of new head coach Todd Monken, who was hired Jan. 28. Monken’s hiring led to the exit of Jim Schwartz, the defensive coordinator for the last three seasons, after he twice interviewed for the head-coaching job.

The Cleveland Browns are hiring Atlanta Falcons defensive pass game coordinator Mike Rutenberg as their defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Monday.

Atlanta Falcons' head coach Kevin Stefanski and G.M. Ian Cunningham have a franchise tag decision to make on free agent Kyle Pitts.

Rees, who followed Kevin Stefanski from Cleveland to Atlanta, will enter 2026 as the primary play caller for the first time in the NFL.

According to On3 and 247sports, Wisconsin receivers coach Jordan Reid is leaving the program to join the Atlanta Falcons' staff.

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The Wisconsin Badgers are entering their fourth season under Luke Fickell. Before any real momentum could build in their offseason, the head coach is again losing one of his coaching staff members.

Veteran assistant coach Jerry Gray is set to join Kyle Shanahan and Raheem Morris' staff in San Francisco.