NFL insider notebook: Jim Schwartz's future, Raiders and Cardinals coaching updates

Sources weigh in on Jim Schwartz's next move as the NFL coaching carousel continues, with updates on the Raiders, Cardinals and Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak, who faces a life-changing week.

There continues to be uncertainty around Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and what his next step might be.

Schwartz was strongly considered to be the Browns' next head coach before the franchise opted to instead hire Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken. There was hope that he would stay on as Monken's defensive coordinator (he is under contract with the Browns through 2026), but sources told CBS Sports that Schwartz wants out of Cleveland. As CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones said when Monken was hired, the Browns know Schwartz well enough to know he would not be "filled with glee" to be passed over for the job, which he had hoped would be his first head coaching gig since 2013 with the Detroit Lions. 

Despite a 5-12 record, Cleveland finished fourth in the NFL in total defense this season, giving up just 283.6 yards per game. That included Myles Garrett's single-season league record 23 sacks as the featured threat within a feared pass rush. The Browns managed 53 total sacks -- third-highest in the league -- and allowed 167.2 yards passing per game, second-best in the AFC behind the Buffalo Bills. 

Schwartz is of interest to the San Francisco 49ers for their defensive coordinator opening after Robert Saleh left for Tennessee. Additionally, some sources who know Schwartz believe it's possible he could return to the Philadelphia Eagles if Vic Fangio retires. 

If Schwartz does not end up in San Francisco, one of the other names to keep an eye on is former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris. Prior to going to Atlanta, Morris won a Super Bowl as the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator.