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Browns Hire Mike Rutenberg as Defensive Coordinator
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
Summary: The Browns have appointed Mike Rutenberg, previously with the Falcons, as their new defensive coordinator.
WHO: Mike Rutenberg
WHAT: hired as defensive coordinator
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 1:23 PM ET
WHERE: Cleveland
WHY: to strengthen the team's defensive strategy
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