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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

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Browns rumors: Todd Monken still challenging 2 frontrunners for head coaching job

The Cleveland Browns are still searching for a head coach. Cleveland looked at several candidates, and the field appears to now be narrowing. One name keeps popping up as a potential fit.

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.

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The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

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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Cleveland Browns 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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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.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 27

Browns Owner’s Decision Could Be Costing Team Top Head Coach Candidates

The Cleveland Browns are in a very interesting situation with their head coach search as it nears the end, with some complications along the way. There have been multiple candidates, including Mike McDaniel, Jesse Minter, and Grant Udinski, who have all withdrawn from consideration for the job.

NFL News / HITC / January 27

Shedeur Sanders matches Puka Nacua record with his first Pro Bowl selection

Shedeur Sanders has reached a rare NFL milestone after being named as a Pro Bowl replacement quarterback. Shedeur Sanders of the Cleveland Browns has been selected to the AFC Pro Bowl roster, replacing Drake Maye, who will be playing the Super Bowl the following weekend.

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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 26

Browns set to finalize coaching search after LA trip

The Cleveland Browns remain with one of the few head coach vacancies left. Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski won’t be in consideration, as he pulled out of the search Monday.

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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.

Jim Schwartz News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 26

Report: Jim Schwartz ‘Gaining Momentum’ For Browns HC Job

Browns DC Jim Schwartz is “gaining momentum” to become the team’s next head coach, according to Mary Kay Cabot. The Browns have conducted an extensive search for their new head coach, with multiple candidates withdrawing their name for the position.

Shedeur Sanders News / The SportsRush / January 26

'If You’re Popular, You Get In': Giants OT Lashes Out After Shedeur Sanders’ Pro Bowl Selection

The NFL’s Pro Bowl has long walked the line between merit and marketability. But Shedeur Sanders’ selection may have finally pushed that debate into the open.

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NFL News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 26

How the Buffalo Bills Are Subtly Sabotaging the Cleveland Browns Head Coach Search

At this point, it’s fair to say that the Cleveland Browns have had their fair share of struggles in an effort to hire their next head coach. Three weeks ago, the Browns fired Kevin Stefanski, who had won just eight games in the team’s last two seasons.

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 / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 26

Cleveland Browns Hit Snag During Second Interview With Nathan Scheelhaase

The Cleveland Browns' head coaching search is nearing an end, with other jobs in the AFC North filling up in Baltimore and Pittsburgh; Cleveland is the

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

Shedeur Sanders News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 26

How Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Made the 2026 Pro Bowl Games

Shedeur Sanders is going to the Pro Bowl. Yes, you read that correctly. The Cleveland Browns rookie started eight games this season, finishing with 1,400 passing yards and seven touchdowns.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 26

New Mock Draft Has Cleveland Browns Surprisingly Selecting Defensive Standout Early

With Super Bowl LX set, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will play for the Lombardi Trophy; there is, sadly, only one football remaining in the NFL season. Well, only one game if you don’t count the Pro Bowl, which Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was named an AFC Pro Bowl alternate to earlier today.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 26

Browns get crushing reminder of what could have been with Super Bowl-bound head coach

The Cleveland Browns have been working on next season for a while, including an ongoing head coach search so thorough it’s practically unheard of. Meanwhile, a current head coach for another AFC franchise is preparing his players for a Super Bowl LX appearance, one year after serving as part of the Browns’ staff.

Shedeur Sanders News / Yardbarker / January 27