Browns reportedly hire Falcons defensive pass game coordi...
Rutenberg will be a first-time defensive coordinator. Here's what you need to know.
What’s Happening
Listen up: Rutenberg will be a first-time defensive coordinator.
Story by Browns reportedly hire Falcons defensive pass game coordinator Mike Rutenberg to replace Jim Schwartz as DC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 16: Kentavius Street #93 of the Atlanta Falcons speaks with Defensive Pass Game Coordinator Mike Rutenberg during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers during the NFL 2025 game between Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on in Atlanta, United States. (Photo /) (Todd Kirkland via ) Tarohn Finley Contributing writer Mon, at 6:28 PM UTC · 1 min read The Cleveland Browns will reportedly hire Falcons defensive pass game coordinator Mike Rutenberg as defensive coordinator, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. (wild, right?)
The Browns hired Rutenberg over Browns linebackers coach Jason Tarver and Houston Texans defensive passing game coordinator Cory Undlin.
Why This Matters
Rutenberg will replace former Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, who resigned after getting passed over for the team’s head coaching vacancy. This story will continue to be updated.
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