The Cleveland Browns have started their search for a head coach by interviewing defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees.

Jim Schwartz hired as head coach alongside Mike McDaniel returning to the Browns as offensive coordinator could jump start Cleveland to contention in 2026.

Cleveland will likely conduct a wide-ranging search for its next head coach. Here are some names on the market whom they could consider.

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward knows who he wants to be the team's next head coach after Kevin Stefanski was fired Monday.

Denzel Ward reveals what is most needed by the Browns next head coach...and why that person should be Jim Schwartz.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns managing and principal partner Jimmy Haslam took questions from reporters on Monday with regard to Kevin Stefanski’s firing, Jim Schwartz, Shedeur Sanders, and more. Below is the transcript as provided by the Browns media relations department:

With the New York Giants winning Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, the Las Vegas Raiders all but locked up the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft before even taking the field. With that pick they get the chance to take Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, who looks the part of a franchise quarterback.

According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Browns are interested in speaking to McDaniel about their head coaching vacancy. McDaniel spent the 2014 season with the Browns as a wide receivers coach when Kyle Shanahan was the team's offensive coordinator.