Cleveland Browns: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Browns' offseason focus is crystal clear after final PFF rankings

A new era of Cleveland Browns football is set to begin this offseason after the firing of head coach Kevin Stefanski, but there is much more work needing to be done.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Three big free agents Browns should try to re-sign

The Cleveland Browns are going into the offseason with a couple of the league's top free agents. It remains to be seen if the Browns will retain these guys or let them walk to other teams.

Shedeur Sanders News / A to Z Sports / January 7

Major red flag pops up for Browns' head coach candidate that could impact Shedeur Sanders in a bad way

The Cleveland Browns are looking for a new head coach to replace the recently fired Kevin Stefanski and the team has already requested an interview with Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken.

Deshaun Watson News / Yardbarker / January 7

Browns reportedly open to this Deshaun Watson option for 2026 season

Will Watson be a factor in Cleveland's quarterback room in 2026?

Shedeur Sanders reveals immediate offseason plan

Giants' Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston react to Kevin Stefanski rumors

The good, bad and questionable from NFL's end-of-season coach firings

The 'Most game-winning drives by an NFL quarterback' quiz

Matthew Stafford News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in six minutes?

Kevin Stefanski News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 7

Browns stay in-house to interview assistant for the head coach opening

The Cleveland Browns are working hard to find their next head coach after firing Kevin Stefanski earlier in the week after six seasons leading the franchise.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Jim Schwartz News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 7

Browns Interviewing OC Tommy Rees & DC Jim Schwartz For HC Position

Adam Schefter reports that the Browns are interviewing OC Tommy Rees for their head coaching vacancy. Mary Kay Cabot reports that Browns DC Jim Schwartz will interview for the job on Thursday as well.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 7

Browns Request Interview With Bengals OC Dan Pitcher

According to Dianna Russini, the Cleveland Browns have requested an interview with Bengals OC Dan Pitcher for their head coaching vacancy. Here’s where

NFL News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 7

Browns to interview Seahawks defensive coordinator for head coach

With the Browns firing Kevin Stefanski, it’s time for a new coach to Cleveland. The Browns have been doing their research on coordinators across the league, and are now looking at one of the top teams in the league for a coach.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 7

Potential Browns quarterback option in 2026 fell into their laps

While the Cleveland Browns are just trying to find a head coach for the 2026 season after firing Kevin Stefanski, an interesting opportunity opened up at quarterback.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 7

NFL insider details which head coach the Browns should go after

The dust is settling since the Browns fired head coach Kevin Stefanski after his six years in Cleveland. Stefanski was the offensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings during the 2019 season and later turned around the Browns' offense. But one of Stefanski’s best decisions was to hire defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz in January of 2023.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Cleveland Browns News / Gridiron Heroics / January 7

1 Day After Firing Kevin Stefanski, Browns Invite Former OC To Interview For Head Coaching Job

Kevin Stefanski had been the steady hand the Cleveland Browns desperately needed, bringing stability to a franchise defined by turnover. But after a most disastrous way to end a 5-12 campaign, the front office decided that the relationship had run its course.

Shedeur Sanders News / Total Apex Sports / January 7

Why the Cleveland Browns Need to Move On From Shedeur Sanders Immediately

Let’s be honest, being a Cleveland Browns fan is usually an exercise in masochism. It’s a franchise where hope goes to die, usually in the most spectacular, heart-breaking fashion possible.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

Aden Durde News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 6

Browns Request To Interview Seahawks DC Aden Durde For HC Job

According to Ian Rapoport, the Browns have requested to interview Seahawks DC Aden Durde for their head coaching job. He’s among the first interview requests for Cleveland.

Jimmy Haslam News / The Spun / January 6

Cleveland Browns Owner Issues 2026 Promise To The Fan Base

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam vowed to reverse the organization's woes following another underwhelming season. The Browns followed a playoff appearance in 2023 by going 3-14 in 2024 and 5-12 this season.

Andrew Berry News / The SportsRush / January 6

'Worst Trade in NFL History Happened Under His Watch': Mina Kimes Questions Browns for Not Firing GM Andrew Berry

On Black Monday, the Cleveland Browns were one of the first teams to fire their head coach, Kevin Stefanski. He finished the 2025 season with a 5-12 record, while losing 56 games overall in six campaigns.

Shedeur Sanders News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Shedeur Sanders reveals immediate offseason plan

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders has wrapped up his rookie NFL campaign, and it’s now time for him to look forward to a vacation. On Monday, the former Colorado Buffaloes star QB revealed one of his early plans in the offseason, which involves some unfinished Christmas business with his brother, Shilo Sanders.