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Browns may be moving toward a coaching hire fans will definitely dread

The Cleveland Browns have reportedly submitted their first five interview requests of the 2026 NFL hiring cycle, and the latest is sure to capture fans’ attention (in the worst way).

ESPN’s Daniel Oyefusi reported Wednesday that, in addition to the Browns interviewing their own current coordinators, Tommy Rees and Jim Schwartz, they’ve also submitted a request to the Cincinnati Bengals to speak with offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher for their head coach opening.

Browns fans may not be super familiar with Pitcher, who’s about to turn 39 and has been the Bengals OC for the past two seasons.