The Cleveland Browns and John Dorsey have "mutually agreed to part ways," according to a statement.

Dorsey met with ownership on Tuesday.

The Browns improved to 7-8-1 last season but regressed to 6-10 this year. The team has missed the playoffs in 17 straight seasons, the NFL's longest current drought.

Cleveland will prioritize hiring a head coach before a general manager because they want the coach to have strong input and a connection with the new GM, according to a source.