NFL · AFC North · Est. 1946 · Huntington Bank Field
Cleveland Browns
Current Leadership
Managing & Principal Partner
Jimmy Haslam, the CEO of Pilot Travel Centers, purchased the Cleveland Browns in 2012 from Randy Lerner for approximately $1 billion. Haslam's tenure has been marked by frequent coaching and front-office changes as the franchise searched for the right combination to restore the Browns to relevance. The controversial trade for Deshaun Watson in 2022, which included a fully guaranteed $230 million contract, was the most aggressive move of Haslam's ownership. Despite the turbulence, the 2020 playoff season provided a glimpse of what the franchise can achieve.
Managing & Principal Partner
Dee Haslam serves as co-owner of the Cleveland Browns alongside her husband Jimmy. She has been an active and visible presence in the organization, serving on the NFL's social justice and diversity committees. Dee has been instrumental in the team's community outreach programs and has played a key role in the franchise's efforts to engage with the Cleveland community.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Stefanski | Head Coach | 2020 |
Offense
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Dorsey | Offensive Coordinator | 2024 |
| Tommy Rees | Pass Game Coordinator | 2024 |
| Bill Callahan | Offensive Line Coach | 2020 |
| Stump Mitchell | Running Backs Coach | 2020 |
| Chad O'Shea | Wide Receivers Coach | 2020 |
| T.J. Hudson | Tight Ends Coach | 2024 |
Defense
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Schwartz | Defensive Coordinator | 2023 |
| Jacques Cesaire | Defensive Line Coach | 2023 |
| Jason Tarver | Linebackers Coach | 2023 |
| Jeff Howard | Defensive Backs Coach | 2020 |
Special Teams
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bubba Ventrone | Special Teams Coordinator | 2021 |
Historical Figures
Owner
Randy Lerner inherited the Cleveland Browns after the death of his father, Al Lerner, in 2002. The younger Lerner was viewed as a reluctant owner who never fully embraced the role, and the franchise struggled mightily during his decade of ownership. The Browns went through multiple coaching changes and front-office overhauls without finding sustained success. Lerner sold the team to Jimmy Haslam in 2012.
Owner
Al Lerner, a billionaire banker and close friend of Art Modell, was awarded the expansion Cleveland Browns franchise in 1998 for $530 million — at the time the most expensive expansion fee in NFL history. Lerner was instrumental in bringing football back to Cleveland after Modell's relocation to Baltimore. He passed away from brain cancer in 2002, leaving the team to his son Randy.
Owner (Original Browns)
Art Modell purchased the Cleveland Browns in 1961 for $4 million and owned the franchise for 35 years. Under Modell, the Browns remained competitive, reaching multiple AFC Championship Games in the 1980s. However, a dispute over stadium funding led Modell to relocate the franchise to Baltimore in 1996, a decision that made him one of the most reviled figures in Cleveland sports history. The move was so controversial that the NFL allowed Cleveland to retain the Browns' name, colors, and history.