Cleveland Browns Hire Mike Rutenberg as Defensive Coordinator, According to Reports

Source: Browns hire Falcons' Rutenberg as DC

The Browns are hiring Falcons defensive passing game coordinator Mike Rutenberg to be their next defensive coordinator, a league source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Browns hire Falcons assistant Mike Rutenberg as defensive coordinator

The Browns are hiring Falcons defensive pass game coordinator Mike Rutenberg to replace Jim Schwartz as their defensive coordinator.

Cleveland Browns hire Mike Rutenberg as defensive coordinator, according to reports

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.

Browns hiring Mike Rutenberg as new defensive coordinator

Rutenberg, 44, has over 15 years of NFL experience, beginning his coaching career with UCLA in 2006 before joining the NFL in 2013 as a player personnel intern in Washington.

Jason Tarver, Cory Undlin and Mike Rutenberg are the 3 finalists for Browns defensive coordinator

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Browns are down to three finalists for their defensive coordinator job, a league source told cleveland.com.

Three Cleveland Browns Defensive Coordinator Finalists Revealed

The Cleveland Browns have been actively searching for their next defensive coordinator since Jim Schwartz resigned.