The Cleveland Browns are making moves beyond the roster this offseason. As the team navigates a critical period, they've added two former NFL players to their coaching staff—a strategic play that could pay dividends on the sidelines.
On the offensive side, the Browns are bringing back Demetric Felton, a familiar face who suited up for Cleveland in 2021 and 2022 before bouncing around the league. Felton, originally drafted as a running back, carved out a niche as more of a receiving threat. Over his career, he hauled in 20 catches for 189 yards and two touchdowns, while adding just eight carries for 20 yards on the ground. Modest numbers, sure, but he found the end zone when it counted.
The other addition is LaRoy Reynolds, a veteran linebacker with serious staying power. Reynolds played nine seasons across seven different teams, logging 116 games and 118 total tackles with 3.0 tackles for loss. He was a solid, reliable presence in the NFL from 2013 to 2021—the kind of player every team wants in the locker room.
Now, both Felton and Reynolds are trading their cleats for clipboards. Their official titles haven't been announced yet, but they're expected to work as former player assistants, bringing real on-field experience to a young and relatively green coaching staff. That's a smart move for new head coach Todd Monken, who needs to hit the ground running.
Monken is under pressure to win over both his players and the passionate Browns fanbase. By adding two high-character former pros who know what it takes to grind through an NFL season, he's sending a clear message: this staff means business. It's a small move on paper, but in a pivotal offseason, every detail counts—and these two could make a big difference behind the scenes.
