The Cleveland Browns are scheduled to interview Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde and Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher for their head coaching job on Friday, according to Albert Breer.
Here’s the full list of candidates for the Browns’ job:
- Ravens OC Todd Monken (Requested)
- Seahawks DC Aden Durde (Requested)
- Browns OC Tommy Rees (Completed)
- Browns DC Jim Schwartz (Completed)
- Bengals OC Dan Pitcher (Requested)
- Former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel
Durde, 46, began his coaching career as the Falcons’ defensive quality control coach in 2018. Atlanta later promoted him to outside linebackers coach for the 2020 season.
From there, the Cowboys hired Durde as defensive line coach in 2021 and he remained there until the Seahawks hired him as defensive coordinator in February 2024.
Pitcher, 38, played quarterback at SUNY Courtland from 2008-11 and before taking over as the WRs coach for the Red Dragons in 2012.
From there, the Colts hired Pitcher as a scouting assistant and he worked his way up to pro scout. The Bengals hired him as an assistant coach on offense in 2016 before being promoted to quarterbacks coach in 2020. He ascended to offensive coordinator in 2024.
In 2025, the Bengals ranked No. 12 in scoring and No. 17 in total offense, including No. 29 in rushing and No. 6 in passing.
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