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Cleveland Browns Coaching Search Reportedly Down To Three Candidates

The Cleveland Browns are in the middle of a coaching search, and they might be getting closer to a selection. Cleveland.com's Browns reporter, Mary Kay Cabot reported on X Tuesday night that the Browns have seemingly narrowed their search to three finalists for the position.

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The Browns have three head coach finalists. Jimmy Haslam already has a favorite, and it’s Schwartz

The Cleveland Browns are down to three head coach candidates. Todd Monken, Nate Scheelhaase, and Jim Schwartz are the finalists. The Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders are no longer competing for the same candidates.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 28

Why Stefanski believes he'll be a 'skillful sailor' after experiences with Browns

Why new Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski believes he'll be a 'skillful sailor' after experiences with Browns

While Stefanski ultimately earned NFL Coach of the Year Award honors twice during his Cleveland tenure, the Browns more recently went 8-26 from Week 1 of the 2024 season through the 2025 campaign.

New Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski responds to warning from Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield

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Cleveland Browns News / Total Pro Sports / January 27

Two-Time Super Bowl Champion QB Named as Shocking Potential Replacement for Shedeur Sanders on Cleveland Browns

Shedeur Sanders failed to make a better impression during his rookie NFL season. The former Colorado Buffaloes star endured a tough draft process that included a dramatic slip to the fifth round.

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How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to win a Conference Championship game before turning 27 years old can you name in five minutes?

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Shedeur Sanders News / The Spun / January 27

News Anchor Ripped Shedeur Sanders, 2026 Pro Bowl

Much to the surprise of NFL fans around the country, Shedeur Sanders is heading to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games. Sanders, the 144th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, completed 56.6% of his passes during his rookie season for 1,400 yards with seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

NFL News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 27

Former Cleveland Browns Safety Set To Lead Buffalo’s Defense

The Cleveland Browns haven’t filled any of their outstanding vacancies on staff yet, including the ever so important head coach and offensive coordinator positions, but several people with ties to the franchise have been in the news lately.

Myles Garrett News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 27

A Piece of Myles Garrett’s Record-Breaking Year Has Made It to Canton’s Hall of Fame

Myles Garrett’s historic 23-sack season has already netted him some significant hardware at the beginning of awards season, and another very important individual trophy will surely be coming his way during the upcoming NFL Honors awards show.

Shedeur Sanders News / Athlon Sports / January 27

Shedeur Sanders Reacts to Career News Amid Criticism

Coach Prime’s son, Shedeur Sanders, had a story filled with more twists and turns than any other NFL rookie this season. The first shock was his fifth-round

Kevin Stefanski News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 27

Tommy Rees’ Rise Continues After Leaving Cleveland Browns

Former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski was formally introduced as the 19th head coach of the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, a little over four weeks since being let go by the Browns.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 27

Cleveland Browns Still Deliberating Head Coaching Hire While Another Domino Falls

The Cleveland Browns returned from Los Angeles on Monday and immediately got to work on making a decision on their next head coach. It’s been over three weeks since the Browns fired Kevin Stefanski after six seasons leading the organization.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for less than 2,000 yards in a season but still be named to the Pro Bowl?

Cleveland Browns News / The Spun / January 27

3 Coaches Are Still 'In The Mix' For The Browns Job

The Cleveland Browns have seemingly had one of the messiest coaching searches in recent memory, but someone is going to wind up with the job. Based on the newest report, at least three coaches are still "in the mix" for the job.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / January 27

Cleveland Browns hold the upper hand with a coach that another NFL team wants due to its head coaching decision

The Cleveland Browns' search for a new head coach has lasted over three weeks and is expected to end soon. Cleveland made a trip to Los Angeles on Monday

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 27

Browns’ Unsung Hero of 2025 Won’t Be Overlooked After Stellar Season

The Cleveland Browns' defense had a season to remember despite the team's only five wins in 2025. From Myles Garrett's NFL-record 23 sacks in a season to rookie Carson Schwesinger's breakout year, the Browns were a top-five defense that performed well, but one defender on the team had a great season without anyone noticing.

NFL News / HITC / January 27

Cleveland Browns have more Pro Bowl players than Super Bowl-bound New England Patriots

The Cleveland Browns have produced one of the more unusual statistical quirks of the NFL season despite missing the playoffs. The Cleveland Browns finished the regular season with a 5-12 record and failed to qualify for the postseason, yet will send more players to the Pro Bowl than a team preparing for the Super Bowl.

Shedeur Sanders News / Yardbarker / January 27

Marcus Spears knows why NFL made 'crazy as hell' Shedeur Sanders Pro Bowl decision

Members of the NFL community understandably rolled their eyes when it was learned on Monday that Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders had been added to the Pro Bowl Games roster.

Pro Bowl desperately reaches for attention with selection of Shedeur Sanders

Grant Udinski becomes latest coach to turn down Browns

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Jim Schwartz News / Pro Football Rumors / January 26

Jim Schwartz ‘Gaining Momentum’ For Browns’ HC Job

By completing an in-person interview with Nate Scheelhaase on Monday, the Browns have satisfied their Rooney Rule requirements and are now free to hire their next head coach.

Cleveland Browns News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

The Cleveland Browns Just Got Brutally Rejected By Another Head Coaching Candidate

The Cleveland Browns have lost another head coaching candidate, as Grant Udinski has decided to go in another direction. Grant Udinski, the 30-year-old Jacksonville Jaguars’ offensive coordinator, held a second interview for the Browns’ HC vacancy last week.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 26

Browns Complete Second Interview With Rams’ Nate Scheelhaase For HC Job

The Cleveland Browns announced Monday that they’ve officially completed their second interview with Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase for their HC opening.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / January 26

Cleveland Browns’ lengthy search for a new head coach just took an unexpected turn because of another NFL team

The Cleveland Browns moved on from Kevin Stefanski as the head coach one day after the season ended on Jan. 5, and are just one of four teams left without