Relatively late within the interview process, a brand new name has emerged within the Browns‘ ongoing head coaching search. Anthony Lynn accomplished an interview on Saturday, Josina Anderson of The Exhibit reports.
The meeting was in person, Anderson adds. Consequently, the Browns have conducted one among their two mandatory in-person interviews with external minority candidates. One other will happen on Monday when Cleveland speaks with Rams pass-game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase.
Once the Browns satisfy the Rooney Rule, a hire could soon follow. They’re one among 4 teams still in need of a head coach at this point within the hiring cycle, one which can see 10 of the NFL’s teams make a change on the HC spot when it’s complete. Lynn also interviewed with the Bills today.
The 57-year-old was a running backs coach in Cleveland in the course of the 2008 and ’09 seasons. Lynn had already held that role with two other teams at that time, and he has since done so with one other 4. In between, he was the Chargers’ head coach from 2017-20. The Bolts posted a winning record for Lynn’s first two years in charge, but that was followed by 5-11 and 7-9 campaigns.
Lynn followed up his debut HC stint with a single campaign because the Lions’ offensive coordinator. Head coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties midway through the season, and to no surprise a parting of how took place at the tip of the 12 months. Lynn then spent a pair of seasons with the 49ers together with his title including assistant head coach. Since 2024, he has worked because the Commanders‘ RBs coach and run-game coordinator.
Washington’s staff is undergoing numerous changes within the wake of a disappointing campaign. That would include Lynn departing, depending on how the Bills and Browns proceed over the approaching days. Via PFR’s HC Search Tracker, here is an updated take a look at where things stand in Cleveland’s case:
- Aden Durde, defensive coordinator (Seahawks): Interviewed 1/9
- John Harbaugh, former head coach (Ravens): Rumored mutual interest; interview requested
- Anthony Lynn, run-game coordinator (Commanders): Interviewed 1/24
- Mike McDaniel, former head coach (Dolphins): To conduct second interview 1/21; withdrew from search
- Jesse Minter, defensive coordinator (Chargers): To conduct second interview 1/22; withdrew from search
- Todd Monken, offensive coordinator (Ravens): Conducted second interview 1/20
- Dan Pitcher, offensive coordinator (Bengals): Interviewed 1/9
- Tommy Rees, offensive coordinator (Browns): Interviewed 1/8
- Nate Scheelhaase, pass game coordinator (Rams): To conduct second interview 1/26; considered serious candidate
- Jim Schwartz, defensive coordinator (Browns): Conducted second interview 1/19; seen as favorite?
- Chris Shula, defensive coordinator (Rams): Interview requested
- Grant Udinski, offensive coordinator (Jaguars): Conducted second interview 1/23