The Cleveland Browns are promoting safeties coach Ephraim Banda to the position of pass game coordinator, per reports. The promotion follows a period where Banda was a candidate for several high-level openings across the league, and he will now remain in Cleveland to take on a larger role within the team's defensive coaching staff.
Banda was a frequent name in the recent coaching cycle, having interviewed for multiple defensive coordinator positions. These interviews included a meeting with the New England Patriots regarding their vacant coordinator role. Despite the external interest from other franchises, Banda will remain in Cleveland to serve in this elevated capacity within the defensive unit for the upcoming season.
In his new role, Banda will work as a top assistant on the defensive staff. While initial reports identified Mike Rutenberg as the new defensive coordinator, Jim Schwartz continues to serve as the defensive coordinator for the Browns, with Rutenberg acting as the team's linebackers coach. Banda previously oversaw the Browns safeties and will now transition into his new responsibilities as the pass game coordinator for the defense.
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