BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns have hired Jim Schwartz to be their defensive coordinator.
The Browns announced the hiring Wednesday.
"Jim Schwartz has been an outstanding coach in this league for a very long time, and we are thrilled that he is joining our staff to lead our defense as the defensive coordinator," Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said in a statement released by the team. "Jim has seen defensive success at each of his coaching stops because he knows how to get the best out of his players and will match scheme to suit strengths.