Ray Horton Fired by Browns: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

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After a 1-15 season, the Cleveland Browns are making a change at defensive coordinator with Ray Horton being fired. 

Alex Marvez of Sporting News first reported the Browns were changing their defensive coordinator, adding the team offered current Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams the job.

On Saturday night, CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora and the Akron Beacon Journal’s Nate Ulrich confirmed the news.

Everything that could have gone wrong for the Browns in 2016 did. They set a dubious franchise record with just one victory, with their previous low mark for wins in a season coming in 1999 (2-14). 

Defense was a particular problem for the Browns as they struggled their way through last season. Their 452 points allowed were the third-most in the NFL and second-highest total in franchise history. 

This marks Horton’s second one-year stint with the Browns. He previously led the defense in 2013 when the team …

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