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The Browns have eliminated Anthony Lynn and narrowed their head coach finalists to Jim Schwartz, Todd Monken and Nate Scheelhaase, with no rush to hire as contract details and staffing plans are worked out.
The Browns’ head coach search appears to be nearing a conclusion with Nate Scheelhaase gaining momentum after a Bills interview and a second interview set, while Grant Udinski has withdrawn from consideration, amid ongoing coverage of other coaching candidates.
The Browns announced they have completed a second head coach interview with Nate Scheelhaase as their search continues, with the Buffalo Bills also planning to interview him. Scheelhaase, who has risen through the Rams’ coaching ranks and previously held offensive roles at Iowa State and Illinois, remains a leading candidate as other contenders withdraw. With Schwartz and Monken still in consideration and Anthony Lynn’s in-person interview satisfying the Rooney Rule, Cleveland’s process is lengthy and publicly intertwined with signals that they’d like to keep Schwartz on staff, a factor some candidates view as limiting.
Buffalo completed an interview with Nate Scheelhaase as part of a nine-candidate head coach search; Scheelhaase, the Rams' passing game coordinator since 2024 and former Iowa State OC, has also interviewed with the Browns, with other contenders including Lou Anarumo, Joe Brady, Brian Daboll, and more remaining in contention.
The Browns completed a second in-person interview with Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase for their head coaching vacancy, following an initial chat on Jan. 16. The second meeting came after the Rams’ season ended with a loss in the NFC Championship, and if hired he could also withdraw from consideration elsewhere, including for the Bills job. With other candidates in play and the franchise still searching, a deal would need to be agreed upon for Scheelhaase to take the role.
The Browns completed a second-round interview with Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase for their head coach opening, adding him to the list of candidates who have received a second interview after first meeting the team on Jan. 16. Scheelhaase has risen in the Rams’ staff since 2024 (offensive assistant/pass game specialist; promoted to pass game coordinator for 2025) after six seasons at Iowa State (OC/QB coach in 2022; run game coordinator 2021-22; receivers 2019-20; RB 2018) and earlier Illinois (RB coach 2015; offensive analyst 2016-17), contributing to productive passing offenses and bowl appearances.
Nate Scheelhaase, 35, the Los Angeles Rams' passing game coordinator, is a finalist in the Cleveland Browns’ head coach search and has already interviewed. A former Illinois quarterback and four-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, he has risen through college coaching to the NFL and helped the Rams post strong offensive numbers in 2024-25. If hired, he’d be tasked with revitalizing Cleveland’s offense and would join the growing group of young, McVay-connected coaches.
Iowa State offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase is leaving to become the passing-game coordinator for the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams, marking the Cyclones' third offensive coordinator change in as many seasons. Scheelhaase, who oversaw significant improvement in Iowa State's offense during his one season as coordinator, is considered one of the best young assistant coaches in college football. His departure leaves Iowa State searching for a replacement ahead of spring practice, with no clear in-house option to fill the role.
The Los Angeles Rams have reportedly hired Iowa State offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase as their pass game specialist, with Scheelhaase bringing a wealth of coaching experience and a background as a former quarterback at Illinois to the role.
The Los Angeles Rams have hired Nate Scheelhaase, the former Iowa State offensive coordinator, as their new pass game specialist. The 33-year-old, who previously played quarterback at Illinois, will be joining the Rams' coaching staff to work under head coach Sean McVay. Scheelhaase's move to the NFL comes after generating interest from NFL teams in recent years, and his hiring aims to bolster the Rams' coaching staff following departures to other teams across the league.