BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns are beginning their search for a new head coach after firing Freddie Kitchens Sunday evening and they already have a handful of candidates they are prepared to interview.
Several reports came out Monday naming candidates the Browns are considering.
Here are some of the potential head coaches the Browns are looking at:
Former Packers HC Mike McCarthy:
This time around, the #Browns have interest in and are expected to ask to interview former #Packers coach Mike McCarthy, source said. They did not make it happen last time.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 30, 2019
Patriots OC Josh McDaniels:
Cleveland Browns requested permission to interview Patriots’ OC Josh McDaniels for their head-coaching vacancy, per source. Panthers also expected to request interview.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 30, 2019
49ers DC Robert Saleh:
From The Aftermath: The #Browns put in a request for #49ers DC Robert Saleh, one of the bright young minds in the NFL leading a top defense. pic.twitter.com/pCIvpjOiFi
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 30, 2019
Ravens OC Greg Roman:
Cleveland Browns have requested permission to interview Ravens' OC Greg Roman for their head-coaching vacancy, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 30, 2019
Vikings OC Kevin Stefanski and Saints DC Dennis Allen:
Names to watch for the #Browns opening: #Vikings OC Kevin Stefanski, #Patriots OC Josh McDaniels, #Ravens OC Greg Roman, #Saints DC Dennis Allen, among others. Expect it to be a wide-ranging search.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 30, 2019
Bills OC Brian Daboll
#Bills OC Brian Daboll will interview with the #Browns, source said.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 31, 2019
The Browns’ search for the new head coach is in the earliest stages, so more names are expected to be considered and added to the list of candidates.
Baylor head coach Matt Rhule declined the chance for an interview for the Browns head coach position, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Rhule is expected to be a leading candidate for Giants' and Panthers' head coach positions.
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