The Cleveland Browns are hiring Freddie Kitchens as head coach, reports Chris Mortensen of ESPN.
Baker Mayfield and the Browns' offense improved dramatically after Kitchens took over play-calling duties in Week 9, so it makes sense for Cleveland to try and build off of their second-half success by maintaining the status quo. Kitchens, 44, had never been an offensive coordinator or head coach at any level before the mid-season promotion.
The Browns averaged 23.8 points per game under Kitchens, while Baker Mayfield turned in 19 touchdowns and 8 interceptions on 8.6 yards per attempt over those eight contests.
Source: Chris Mortensen