AFC North

Report: Browns Hire Jim Schwartz as Defensive Coordinator

By Madison Williams This will be the fourth time he’s worked as a defensive coordinator in the league. The Browns are reportedly hiring former Lions coach Jim Schwartz as their defensive coordinator, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Schwartz will replace Joe Woods, who was fired after the Browns went 7–10 this season. Schwartz will join the Browns defense that finished finished 22nd in the NFL in DVOA and 29th in rush DVOA, per Football Outsiders. The Browns finished last in the AFC North. The Browns also interviewed Steelers linebackers coach Brian Flores, Seahawks associate head coach Sean D…