The Cleveland Browns are using an unusually intensive search process in order to find a replacement for Kevin Stefanski, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Browns' head coaching search has descended into what Orange and Brown Talk host Dan Labbe describes as having “a very chaotic feel to it at times.” On the latest episode of the podcast,

The Browns risk losing a top head coach candidate, Jesse Minter, after Mike McDaniel's exit, Buffalo's interest could derail Cleveland's plans as the coaching carousel heats up.

The Cleveland Browns' most important first task is nailing their head coaching search following the Kevin Stefanski era. Cleveland has several second interviews set up this week and a decision on the next head coach is coming down the pike.

With the Browns' salary cap pushed to the brink and pick No. 24 sitting as a potential franchise-saver, trading for A.J. Brown could be a blockbuster disaster Cleveland can’t afford to repeat.

Cleveland fired Kevin Stefanski after a 5-12 season despite the coach winning two Coach of the Year awards during his tenure. Stefanski went 45-56 in the regular season and 1-2 in the playoffs with the Browns before being hired by the Atlanta Falcons. The Browns are keeping Andrew Berry as general manager.

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has the Cleveland Browns prioritizing offensive line and wide receiver in the 2026 NFL draft.

"The Browns will bring in 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, as they continue their tradition of signing receivers on low-cost contracts in the hopes of hitting it big," Solak writes. "Aiyuk's days in San Francisco are likely over; the Browns can offer him more money and opportunity compared to any other team in the NFL"

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