Browns place request to interview Jerod Mayo for DC job

Just hours after the Cleveland Browns fired DC Joe Woods, a candidate to replace him has been identified. While 14 teams prepare for their playoff lives, the other 18 prepare for what might be in store for the 2023 NFL season.

Lovie Smith joined a number of other head coaches from 2022 to be fired from their position while Woods is one of many coordinators that are likely to be on the move.

According to multiple reports, Cleveland has requested permission from the New England Patriots to interview LB coach Jerod Mayo for the newly vacated defensive coordinator position, first reported by Adam Schefter:

The Cleveland Browns, who relieved defensive coordinator Joe Woods of his duties, requested…