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Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 12

Get to know all 12 Cleveland Browns head coach candidates

The search for the Cleveland Browns’ next head coach is underway, and the list of known candidates is wildly varied. To date, a dozen coaches have sparked interest in Cleveland to replace Kevin Stefanski.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 12

Browns to interview former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel for HC job

The Cleveland Browns are among the teams expected to pursue former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, but the team is interviewing another notable candidate on Monday.

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Mike McDaniel News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 11

New details about Mike McDaniel's interview with Cleveland Browns revealed

One week after firing Kevin Stefanski, the Cleveland Browns are hosting a top candidate for their coaching vacancy on Monday. The Browns fired Stefanski, 43, after six seasons in Cleveland.

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Currently, 38 active NFL players have had multiple seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Kevin Stefanski News / Field Level Media / January 11

Falcons interview Kevin Stefanski for coaching vacancy

The Atlanta Falcons interviewed two-time NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski for their head-coaching vacancy on Sunday. Stefanski is the fourth candidate to be interviewed as the club searches for a replacement for the fired Raheem Morris.

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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.

NFL News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 11

Cleveland Browns draft pick closer to being revealed after Jacksonville Jaguars lose

The Cleveland Browns are getting closer to finalizing their plans for the 2026 NFL Draft after the Jacksonville Jaguars lost in the wild card round to the Buffalo Bills.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 11

Falcons Completed Interview With HC Kevin Stefanski

The Falcons announced on Sunday that they have completed their interview with former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski. This list reflects Atlanta’s coaching search

Deshaun Watson News / Pro Football Rumors / January 11

Browns’ Deshaun Watson Could Compete For QB1 Role In 2026

We heard last month that the Browns would likely retain quarterback Deshaun Watson for 2026, the last year of his contract. General manager Andrew Berry recently confirmed as much, as relayed by Cleveland.com’s Orange and Brown Talk Podcast .

Shedeur Sanders News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 11

Shedeur Sanders sits in state of limbo as 2026 offseason begins

Shedeur Sanders led the Cleveland Browns to consecutive victories to close out the 2025 season. But do those results matter much now? They do in terms of draft position, but not in terms of Sanders' goal to be QB1.

NFL News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 11

Cleveland Browns request interview with Los Angeles Rams assistant

The Cleveland Browns fired head coach Kevin Stefanski on Monday and have been searching for a replacement ever since. The Browns have already interviewed a few candidates, including their internal coordinators in Jim Schwartz and Tommy Rees.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 11

Browns Request HC Interview With Rams Assistant Nate Scheelhaase

According to Adam Schefter, the Browns have requested to interview Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase for their head coaching vacancy. Scheelhaase

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.

Carson Schwesinger News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 11

Carson Schwesinger almost pulled off impressive feat in first season with Browns

Despite what was an incredibly ugly 5-12 season for the Cleveland Browns, one of the bright spots was the performances of their rookies from the 2025 NFL Draft class.

Chase Brown News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 11

NFL fines two Browns for violations committed during the Week 18 win over the Bengals

While the Cleveland Browns’ season has been wrapped up for a week now, there’s still some fallout from their Week 18 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. A couple of Browns’ players have been hit with league imposed sanctions for their actions during the season-ending victory by a score of 20-18.

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Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / January 10

NFL insider reveals Cleveland Browns coaching search detail that tells who they’re likely to hire

The Cleveland Browns are in search of their next head coach to replace Kevin Stefanski after six seasons. Cleveland has already interviewed several candidates — including both of their coordinators Tommy Rees and Jim Schwartz.

Cleveland Browns News / Viral Sports News / January 10

NFL Hands Down Punishment After Shedeur Sanders Week 18 Incident

The Cleveland Browns capped off their 2025 regular season in dramatic fashion, securing a narrow 20-18 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18.

Jim Schwartz News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 10

Cleveland Browns making their Jim Schwartz stance known in head coach interviews

The Cleveland Browns have interviewed five head coach candidates since firing Kevin Stefanski on Monday. The team is set to meet with former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel next week, and will interview Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as well.

Devin Bush News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 10

Why Browns LB Devin Bush was fined $10,000 in Week 18 vs. Bengals

The Cleveland Browns had no significant stakes in their Week 18 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals, but it ended up being the biggest game of linebacker Devin Bush’s career.

Mike McDaniel News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 10

Mike McDaniel to interview for Browns’ head coach job

The identity of the Cleveland Browns will be inextricably linked to defense as long as new single-season sacks leader Myles Garrett dominates the line of scrimmage.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 10

Ravens Interview Kevin Stefanski For HC; Browns Plan John Harbaugh Interview

The Ravens and Browns will always be tied to each other. The Ravens are sometimes referred to as “the old Browns,” in reference to the old Cleveland franchise’s move to Baltimore in 1996.

Myles Garrett News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 10

Myles Garrett caps off historical season with Browns by adding new accolade

Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett has had quite the year for the team, as he has more than earned his massive contract extension last offseason.

Kevin Stefanski News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 10

Titans Interviewed Former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski

Per Ian Rapoport, the Titans are interviewing with former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski on Saturday, their final candidate meeting of the week. Stefanski interviewed for the Raiders on Thursday and is also expected to speak with the Falcons and Giants about their respective vacancies.

Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 10

Browns scheduled to interview Todd Monken for HC opening

The Cleveland Browns continue reshaping their leadership structure following a difficult season that ended with a 5–12 record and a last-place finish in the AFC North, with their head coach search gaining urgency as new candidates emerge.

Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / January 9

Browns Submit HC Interview Request For Jesse Minter

Jesse Minter‘s list of suitors continues to grow. The Chargers’ defensive coordinator has received a head coaching interview request from the Browns, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports.

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / January 8

Mel Kiper Jr. passionately defends Shedeur Sanders

Mel Kiper Jr. passionately defends Browns' Shedeur Sanders amid latest criticisms

Leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, well-known ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. repeatedly made it known he felt Shedeur Sanders was the best overall quarterback of his draft class. Following a shocking draft slide and an underwhelming rookie season, Kiper continued his defense of the polarizing quarterback.

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