Cleveland Browns

Jimmy Haslam denies Browns will interview Doug Marrone first

Published Jan. 3, 2016 9:16 p.m. ET

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by Larry Brown

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam on Sunday denied a report saying the team will interview Doug Marrone first for their head coaching vacancy.

Haslam was asked about the report and said it was incorrect.

Just said on @SNFonNBC that the first interview for Browns, coming Tuesday will be former Bills coach Doug Marrone.
— Peter King (@SI_PeterKing) January 4, 2016

The Browns are transitioning after cleaning house. They fired head coach Mike Pettine and GM Ray Farmer after two years on the job.

#Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said report that Doug Marrone will be first HC candidate interviewed isn't correct
— Nate Ulrich (@NateUlrichABJ) January 4, 2016

Marrone is an assistant coach with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He coached the Buffalo Bills for two seasons, going 15-17 before being replaced by Rex Ryan.

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