Overview
- Cleveland requested permission from the Bengals to interview offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher for its head-coach vacancy.
- The Browns set Thursday interviews with internal candidates Jim Schwartz and Tommy Rees for the position.
- Pitcher became Cincinnati’s offensive coordinator in 2024 after joining the Bengals in 2016 and rising through offensive roles.
- He began in NFL scouting with the Colts, where he worked with current Browns general manager Andrew Berry.
- Pitcher is credited with aiding Joe Burrow’s development, a factor drawing interest as Cleveland weighs external options after requests for Todd Monken and Aden Durde.