The post-draft period of the offseason at all times features loads of staffing changes across the NFL. Within the case of the Browns, a pair of ex-players are actually within the fold.
Former linebacker LaRoy Reynolds and ex-running back Demetric Felton have joined Cleveland’s staff, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports. Felton will hold the title of offensive skill development analyst, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. No retirement announcement had previously been made in Felton’s case, but this news confirms his playing days are over.
A former undrafted free agent, Reynolds managed a nine-year playing profession within the NFL. He totaled 123 combined regular and postseason appearances while playing for the Jaguars, Bears, Falcons, Eagles, Bengals and Jets. Prior to this Cleveland hire, the 35-year-old’s only coaching experience was a single season (2025) because the linebackers coach at Norfolk State.
Felton entered the league as a sixth-round pick of the Browns in 2021. He saw playing time for 2 seasons with Cleveland, taking up a part-time workload on offense and special teams along the best way. Felton 27, bounced around to several teams across the past three years but was not utilized in the regular season over that span. As a substitute of attempting over again to carve out a roster spot this summer, he’ll try his hand at coaching.
A brand new-look staff is in place for the Browns with Kevin Stefanski having being dismissed and replaced by Tood Monken this winter. Former defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz won’t be back after he didn’t land the top coaching gig. Improved play on offense particularly will likely be sought out in 2026, Monken’s first yr as an NFL head coach. It should be interesting to see how Felton fares during his initial foray into coaching, while Reynolds makes the move to a professional staff for the primary time.