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Cory Kinnan

Browns DC Jim Schwartz wins NFL Assistant Coach of the Year Award

The Cleveland Browns have their first winner of the evening as defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz has won NFL Assistant Coach of the Year.

Was there really any doubt?

Schwartz coordinated the top defensive unit in the NFL in 2023, and not by a close margin. He had the secondary playing at a high level, led linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah to a breakout season, and more.

And good news for the Browns? He will be back as defensive coordinator again next year after not receiving a single head coaching interview.

We will now wait to see what happens with Myles Garrett, who is up for NFL Defensive Player of the Year, head coach Kevin Stefanski, who is the betting favorite to win NFL Coach of the Year, and quarterback Joe Flacco, who is in the running for NFL Comeback Player of the Year.

Schwartz edged out the likes of Houston Texans’ offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, and more to take home the hardware.

Congratulations, Coach!

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