Overview
- Tommy Rees, 33, took over play-calling in Week 10 and previously served as offensive coordinator at Alabama and Notre Dame.
- Jim Schwartz, a former Lions head coach, led a Browns defense that ranked fourth in yards allowed and has public backing from players such as Denzel Ward.
- Cleveland has requested interviews with Ravens OC Todd Monken, Seahawks DC Aden Durde and Bengals OC Dan Pitcher, according to multiple reports.
- The Browns fired Kevin Stefanski after a 5-12 season, and he has met with the Giants and is expected to meet the Titans for their vacancies.
- Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh is available and drawing reported interest from Cleveland watchers, though no interview has been scheduled.