BEREA, Ohio — Grant Udinski, the offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars, interviewed on Saturday for the head coaching position with the Cleveland Browns. At just 30 years old, Udinski has completed his first season with the Jaguars, where he oversaw an offense that ranked sixth in the NFL in scoring and 11th in total yards.
During this past season, quarterback Trevor Lawrence was a standout performer, contributing to a total of 38 touchdowns as Jacksonville achieved a 13-4 record, securing the AFC South title for the first time since 2022. However, the Jaguars faced a disappointing end to their season, losing to the Buffalo Bills in the wild card round last Sunday.
Udinski”s coaching journey began in the NFL with a role as a coaching assistant at Carolina. He later spent three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, where he worked as an assistant to the head coach on special projects in 2022 before being promoted to assistant offensive coordinator and assistant quarterbacks coach in 2024.
The Browns are currently seeking a new head coach after parting ways with Kevin Stefanski on January 5, following a six-season tenure that resulted in a 46-58 overall record. Stefanski, a two-time AP NFL Coach of the Year, led the team to the playoffs in both 2020 and 2023.
To date, the Browns have interviewed nine candidates, including four this week. Notably, former Miami head coach Mike McDaniel had an interview on Monday, while Jesse Minter, the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers, and Nate Scheelhaase, passing game coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams, interviewed on Friday. Other candidates include offensive coordinator Tommy Rees and defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz from the Browns, as well as Aden Durde from Seattle, Dan Pitcher from Cincinnati, and Todd Monken from Baltimore, who all interviewed last week.
As the Browns look to make a significant decision regarding their coaching future, Udinski”s interview marks a crucial step in their search for a new leader on the sidelines.
