How Cleveland Browns New Defensive Coordinator Could Influence NFL Draft

The Cleveland Browns hired Atlanta Falcons defensive passing game coordinator Mike Rutenberg as their next defensive coordinator. According to reports, the Brow

Earning Myles Garrett’s trust: The first and most critical challenge facing Browns’ new defensive coordinator

Mike Rutenberg inherits a defense still mourning the loss of "beloved" Jim Schwartz, with Cleveland's success in 2026 potentially hinging on whether the first-time coordinator can win over the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year.
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Arizona Cardinals: Nick Rallis returns as defensive coordinator. What does it mean?

Jess Root and Seth Cox break down the return of DC Nick Rallis and go over positional needs on defense and special teams

The Rutenberg gamble: Browns bet big on first-time coordinator to maintain defensive dominance

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Browns made waves Monday by hiring Mike Rutenberg as their new defensive coordinator, bypassing candidates with previous play-calling experience in favor of the 41-year-old former Falcons passing game coordinator.

Report suggests Woody Johnson meddled in Aaron Glenn's defensive coordinator plans

Longtime assistant coach Wink Martindale interviewed twice in January for the Jets' defensive coordinator position, and a new report says that Martindale heard two different things from head coach Aaron Glenn at those two interviews — perhaps because Jets owner Woody Johnson told Glenn to change his plans for the defense.

4 Buffalo Bills' winners with Jim Leonhard as defensive coordinator

Several players may benefit from the Bills bringing in the first-year defensive play caller.

2026 NFL coaching news: Raiders hire Klint Kubiak; Browns hire Mike Rutenberg as defensive coordinator, replacing Jim Schwartz

The NFL coaching carousel was a busy one, with 10 jobs been opened — and now filled — since the regular season ended. Keep track of the latest developments here.