It's been rumored for weeks that the Cleveland Browns could be one of several teams looking to make a head coaching change at the end of this season.
However, NFL insider Jeremy Fowler revealed on Tuesday that the Browns have already begun the process:
The Browns have done “preliminary research” on a potential coaching change, per @JFowlerESPN. Pic.twitter.com/qMWYQgzlID
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) December 30, 2025
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This news comes on the heels of Monday's report that the team met with former NFL general managers:
The Browns have met with former GMs Chris Grier and Telesco about adding senior voices to the organization, per @JosinaAnderson. Pic.twitter.com/dqS7WkkPxr
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) December 29, 2025
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam appears not to be shy about letting the football world know that he's doing his homework on a total regime change. It would be a tough sell to fans to not make any changes after only seven wins (so far) over the past two seasons.
Could Cleveland be welcoming in both a new GM and head coach after this Sunday's finale in Cincinnati against the Bengals?
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