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FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt walks on the field at halftime of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in Cleveland. Browns running back Kareem Hunt was cited for a traffic violation on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, in Rocky River, Ohio and during the stop police officers found marijuana in his vehicle. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns' Kareem Hunt cited for speeding, marijuana in car

By Tom Withers 16 hrs ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns running back Kareem Hunt was cited for a traffic

Cleveland Browns new NFL football head coach Kevin Stefanski answers a question during a news conference at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Browns still seeking GM, meet second with Vikings assistant

By Tom Withers Jan. 22, 2020 09:54 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — New Browns coach Kevin Stefanski isn't campaigning to bring a

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) tries to elude the tackle of Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Browns WR Beckham has surgery on core muscle injury

By Tom Withers Jan. 21, 2020 11:39 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had

Cleveland Browns new NFL football head coach Kevin Stefanski answers a question during a news conference as his family listens, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
AP source: Browns interview Vikings assistant GM for opening

By Tom Withers Jan. 20, 2020 03:28 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns could be turning a little more purple.

Jimmy Haslam, owner of the Cleveland Browns NFL football team, answers questions at a news conference introducing new head coach Kevin Stefanski at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Berry back to interview with Browns about GM opening

By Tom Withers Jan. 17, 2020 01:03 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrew Berry may still have his parking spot with the Browns.

Cleveland Browns new NFL football head coach Kevin Stefanski answers a question during a news conference at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
AP source: Browns interviewing Pats scouting boss for GM job

By Tom Withers Jan. 16, 2020 12:26 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns passed on a chance to hire one of the Patriots'

Jimmy, left, and Dee Haslam owners of the NFL Cleveland Browns stands with new head coach Kevin Stefanski after a news conference at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Browns' Stefanski impresses but faces huge challenge

By Tom Withers Jan. 14, 2020 03:31 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Stefanski made a favorable first impression. Dressed

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in Minneapolis. It's Kevin Stefanski's turn to try and fix the broken Browns. The Vikings offensive coordinator was officially hired by Cleveland on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, as the 18th full-time coach in franchise history and 10th since the Browns' expansion return, which to this point has been a resounding two-decade debacle. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)
Stefanski officially hired as Browns coach, GM search on

By Tom Withers Jan. 13, 2020 05:59 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Stefanski is getting a turn at fixing the busted Browns.

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Minneapolis. The Cleveland Browns are hiring Stefanski as their new coach, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press. Stefanski agreed to accept the position Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, a day after Minnesota was beaten by San Francisco in the NFC playoffs, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the decision. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
AP source: Browns hiring Vikings OC Stefanski as next coach

By Tom Withers Jan. 12, 2020 12:31 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns didn't pass on Kevin Stefanski a second time.

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels watches his team warm up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Foxborough, Mass. With the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants completing coaching hires on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, the Cleveland Browns job vacancy will be the last NFL opening filled. It's still unclear how quickly that will happen. The Browns, who fired Freddie Kitchens after just one season, are in the second week of interviews and have scheduled meetings this week with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Vikings coordinator Kevin Stefanski. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Browns' coaching search nearing end, GM interviews planned

By Tom Withers Jan. 11, 2020 10:20 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns' two-week-old coaching search has come into focus,

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels watches his team warm up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Foxborough, Mass. With the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants completing coaching hires on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, the Cleveland Browns job vacancy will be the last NFL opening filled. It's still unclear how quickly that will happen. The Browns, who fired Freddie Kitchens after just one season, are in the second week of interviews and have scheduled meetings this week with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Vikings coordinator Kevin Stefanski. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Browns, Pats' McDaniels meet for 7 hours about coaching job

By Tom Withers Jan. 10, 2020 10:00 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh McDaniels is back home. Maybe not just to visit.

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Minneapolis. With the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants completing coaching hires on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, the Cleveland Browns job vacancy will be the last NFL opening filled. It's still unclear how quickly that will happen. The Browns, who fired Freddie Kitchens after just one season, are in the second week of interviews and have scheduled meetings this week with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Vikings coordinator Kevin Stefanski. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Browns interview Vikings OC Stefanski for head coaching job

By Tom Withers Jan. 09, 2020 12:16 PM EST
Kevin Stefanski was the Cleveland Browns' second choice last year. He could be

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels watches his team warm up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Foxborough, Mass. With the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants completing coaching hires on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, the Cleveland Browns job vacancy will be the last NFL opening filled. It's still unclear how quickly that will happen. The Browns, who fired Freddie Kitchens after just one season, are in the second week of interviews and have scheduled meetings this week with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Vikings coordinator Kevin Stefanski. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Browns continue coaching search, interview Eagles' Schwartz

By Tom Withers Jan. 08, 2020 03:36 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Schwartz began his NFL career as a gofer with the Browns.

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam addresses the media on the recent changes in the organization's coach and general manager positions, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. The Browns kicked off their latest quest to find a coach, and also a general manager, by interviewing former Packers coach Mike McCarthy. (John Kuntz/cleveland.com via AP)
Browns last NFL team looking for coach; interviews scheduled

By Tom Withers Jan. 07, 2020 12:41 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns are the only team looking for a coach. That should

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks off the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Orchard Park, N.Y. After taking a short break, the Browns are resuming their coaching search by interviewing Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who previously worked in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes, File)
Browns interview Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll

By Tom Withers Jan. 06, 2020 04:50 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Brian Daboll spruced up his resume and improved as a coach

Browns interview 49ers coordinator Saleh for coaching job

By Tom Withers Jan. 04, 2020 10:04 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns will meet with San Francisco coordinator Robert

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy gestures during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, in Kansas City, Mo. The Browns are interviewing Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy Friday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Kansas City for their head coaching vacancy, the club announced.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Browns interview Chiefs coordinator Bieniemy for coach job

By Tom Withers Jan. 03, 2020 12:38 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns are interviewing Chiefs offensive

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy watches the team's NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. The Cleveland Browns didn't even talk to Mike McCarthy on their last coaching search. He was at the top of their list this time around. The former Green Bay coach is meeting Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, with Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam as Cleveland begins its latest quest to find the right coach after so many failed attempts. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Browns vow to get coach hire 'right,' meet with McCarthy

By Tom Withers Jan. 02, 2020 10:51 AM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns owner Jimmy Haslam excused himself from a daylong

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey walks on the field after an NFL preseason football game between the Detroit Lions, in Cleveland. The Browns and Dorsey have mutually agreed to part ways the team announced Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Dorsey bolts Browns, leaving chaotic team to find coach, GM

By Tom Withers Dec. 31, 2019 02:46 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns ended 2019 the same way they began the year — coach

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett walks through the locker room at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. Head coach Freddie Kitchens was dismissed shortly after the Browns returned to team headquarters following a 33-23 loss to the lowly Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns set to interview McDaniels, others for coaching job

By Tom Withers Dec. 30, 2019 12:28 PM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jarvis Landry believes he knows what the Browns are missing