Todd Monken hires Mike Rutenberg as defensive coordinator to lead Myles Garrett and a top‑ranked defense heading to 2026.

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According to NFL insider Jeremy Fowler on Monday afternoon, the Browns are set to hire former Atlanta Falcons’ defensive passing game coordinator Mike Rutenberg as the team’s next defensive coordinator. The Browns are hiring Mike Rutenberg as defensive coordinator, per source.

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Rutenberg, who served as the Falcons' defensive pass game coordinator in 2025, replaces Jim Schwartz, who stepped down after Todd Monken was named Browns head coach.

The Cleveland Browns are expected to have quite an eventful offseason. After parting ways with Kevin Stefanski and hiring Todd Monken as head coach, the organiz