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Browns Rumors: Wade Phillips Targeted for DC After Kevin Stefanski Hire

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Wade Phillips might serve as a defensive coordinator and coach for his 11th NFL team.

According to Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot, the 72-year-old who most recently served as the Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator is among those being considered to join the Cleveland Browns for newly hired head coach Kevin Stefanski.

Phillips is available because the Rams decided not to renew his contract following L.A.'s 9-7 2019 campaign. The move was confirmed by Phillips in a Jan. 6 tweet that also stated, "I still want to coach and feel I can contribute.