The Cleveland Browns were one of the first teams to show interest in J.J. Watt when he was released by the Houston Texans last week.

The interest appears to be mutual.

Watt is "seriously considering" the Browns, according to a report. Cleveland has the cap space to sign Watt and the three-time Defensive Player of the Year also believes they have a chance to win a championship.

Marty Schottenheimer has passed away at the age of 77 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Schottenheimer was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2014 and moved to a hospice facility on Jan. 30.

Schottenheimer was a head coach for 21 seasons in the NFL, leading the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington and the Chargers.

Schottenheimer coached in three AFC Championship Games but never made a Super Bowl. Schottenheimer's NFL coaching career ended in 2006 following a 14-2 season with the Chargers and a divisional-round exit from the playoffs.