Report: Browns to hire Bengals QB coach Van Pelt as OC

The Cleveland Browns are close to hiring Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt as their next offensive coordinator, reports Zac Jackson of The Athletic.

A source confirmed to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that the two sides have agreed to terms, giving incoming Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski his new right-hand man.

Van Pelt has coached quarterbacks for the last six seasons - four with the Green Bay Packers and two in Cincinnati.

The 49-year-old has one season of experience as an offensive coordinator, serving in that capacity for the Buffalo Bills in 2009. He rounds out a coordinator trio that features Joe Woods leading the defense and Mike Priefer on special teams.

Cleveland's offense took a step back in 2019 under Freddie Kitchens and Todd Monken, ranking 22nd in both yards per game and points per game.

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