Jim Schwartz
Defensive Coordinator, Cleveland Browns (2025)
Georgetown (DC)
Hagelthorpe, MD
Jim Schwartz has coached in the NFL since 1999, spanning 26 seasons with 5 organizations. He served as head coach of the Detroit Lions. His roles included Defensive Coordinator, Senior Defensive Assistant, Linebackers, and Defensive Quality Control. He worked under Doug Marrone, Doug Pederson, and Jeff Fisher.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Cleveland Browns
|
Defensive Coordinator under Kevin Stefanski |
| 2024 |
Cleveland Browns
|
Defensive Coordinator under Kevin Stefanski |
| 2023 |
Cleveland Browns
|
Defensive Coordinator under Kevin Stefanski |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Senior Defensive Assistant under Mike Vrabel |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Senior Defensive Assistant under Mike Vrabel |
| 2020 |
Philadelphia Eagles
|
Defensive Coordinator under Doug Pederson |
| 2019 |
Philadelphia Eagles
|
Defensive Coordinator under Doug Pederson |
| 2018 |
Philadelphia Eagles
|
Defensive Coordinator under Doug Pederson |
| 2017 |
Philadelphia Eagles
|
Defensive Coordinator under Doug Pederson |
| 2016 |
Philadelphia Eagles
|
Defensive Coordinator under Doug Pederson |
| 2014 |
Buffalo Bills
|
Defensive Coordinator under Doug Marrone |
| 2013 |
Detroit Lions
|
Head Coach HC |
| 2012 |
Detroit Lions
|
Head Coach HC |
| 2011 |
Detroit Lions
|
Head Coach HC |
| 2010 |
Detroit Lions
|
Head Coach HC |
| 2009 |
Detroit Lions
|
Head Coach HC |
| 2008 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Defensive Coordinator under Jeff Fisher |
| 2007 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Defensive Coordinator under Jeff Fisher |
| 2006 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Defensive Coordinator under Jeff Fisher |
| 2005 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Defensive Coordinator under Jeff Fisher |
| 2004 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Defensive Coordinator under Jeff Fisher |
| 2003 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Defensive Coordinator under Jeff Fisher |
| 2002 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Defensive Coordinator under Jeff Fisher |
| 2001 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Defensive Coordinator under Jeff Fisher |
| 2000 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Linebackers under Jeff Fisher |
| 1999 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Defensive Quality Control under Jeff Fisher |
Worked Under (5)
| Coach | Team | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Marrone |
Buffalo Bisons
|
1 |
| Doug Pederson |
Philadelphia Eagles
|
5 |
| Jeff Fisher |
Tennessee Titans
|
10 |
| Kevin Stefanski |
Cleveland Bulldogs
|
3 |
| Mike Vrabel |
Tennessee Titans
|
2 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.