John Dorsey and the Cleveland Browns have "mutually agreed to part ways."

Dorsey became general manager of the Browns in December 2017.

The Browns improved to 7-8-1 last season but regressed to 6-10 this year.

"While John helped greatly improve our team's talent and we are excited about the core players on our roster, we fully recognized that our team did not meet its potential on or off the field and additional changes in leadership give us the best opportunity for success in the future," Jimmy Haslem said in the statement. "As the role of the general manager continues to evolve in this league we felt there were areas that needed to be reassessed. Over the last 48 hours, we've had discussion with John about his role but could not come to an agreement on a position that would enable him to remain with the organization."

Dorsey said in the team statement: "When I took this job, the history of this storied franchise and the passion of our fans was an integral part of my decision. It is that same understanding and desire to see these fans enjoy the success they are so deserving of that helped me conclude, along with Jimmy and Dee (Haslem), that it was best to part ways as they embark on the search for a new head coach. I know how critical the relationship is between a general manager and head coach and I also know how critical it is that the Browns have a strong leader in their next coach."

Matt Rhule has declined an opportunity to interview for the Cleveland Browns' head coaching job.

Rhule is currently head coach of Baylor and is expected to be a leading candidate for the vacancies with the New York Giants and Carolina Panthers.

Rhule signed a contract extension in September that runs through the 2027 season.

The Cleveland Browns are looking for a new head coach after firing Freddie Kitchens.

According to a report, the Browns could consider Urban Meyer, Josh McDaniels and Mike McCarthy.

Cleveland finished the season 6-10 despite entering the season with deep playoff aspirations.

The Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers and New York Giants have requested permission to interview Josh McDaniels.

McDaniels was a previously head coach with the Denver Broncos.

The Browns fired Freddie Kitchens immediately after Week 17.

The Cleveland Browns have fire Freddie Kitchens as head coach.

The Browns had a 6-10 record in Kitchens' first full season in the job.

"We thank Freddie for his hard work and commitment to this organization but did not see the success or opportunities for improvement to move forward with him as our head coach," the Haslams said. "Our focus is on hiring an exceptional leader for this football team and we will take a comprehensive approach to this process. We are excited about the core players we have to build around and develop and we look forward to bringing in a strong head coach that will put this group of players in the best position to succeed."

Odell Beckham, Jr. is pushing back against reports that he wants a trade from the Cleveland Browns.

"I'm not going anywhere," Beckham said. "I'll be here. We'll figure this thing out. It's just too special to leave."

Two weeks ago, Beckham was vague about his future in Cleveland, saying that "no one knows what the future holds, like tomorrow."

There have been reports that Odell Beckham, Jr. is looking to leave the Cleveland Browns, but one of his teammates isn't buying the rumors.

"It's not even about trying to go somewhere else," Jarvis Landry said. "For him, he's a guy that comes to work every day. He's a guy that's playing through injuries. All the things you want out of a player. ...  He doesn't want to leave and he's not trying to leave."

Beckham and Landry were also teammates in college at LSU.

The Cleveland Browns have not considered shutting down Odell Beckham, Jr. despite hip and groin injuries that have slowed the wide receiver down.

Beckham could require surgery to address the injuries during the offseason.

He has been limited in practice since the beginning of training camp.

"I think he is helping the team," Freddie Kitchens said. "Odell is doing a great job. ... He wants to be out there for his teammates and I like him to be out there for his teammates. He has been doing a good job of getting prepared during the course of the week to get to the game on Sunday."

Odell Beckham is under contract through 2023, but he's making it known that he wants out of Cleveland.

According to a report, the Browns wide receiver has been talking to coaches and telling them to "'come get me, come get me.'" He's also been saying the same thing to other players.

Through 13 games, Beckham has 59 catches for 844 yards and two touchdowns. He had just two catches on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Odell Beckham Jr. will undergo surgery in the offseason for a sports hernia.

Beckham has been dealing with the injury for most of the season. Beckham plans to play the final four games of the regular season before undergoing the operation.

The Cleveland Browns acquired Beckham from the New York Giants this past offseason.

Beckham has 57 receptions for 805 yards this season.