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Marvin Lewis out as Bengals coach

Marvin Lewis’ tenure as the Bengals head coach has finally come to an end. He is out as the team’s head coach, per multiple media reports.

According to Tom Pelissero, it was Mike Brown’s decision, suggesting that he did the unthinkable and actually fired Lewis.

Marvin Lewis has informed his #Bengals staff he's out as coach, source said. Owner Mike Brown made the decision.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 31, 2018

Lewis finished 16 seasons in Cincinnati as the Bengals head coach. One may look at his 131-121-3 record without a single playoff win and think his tenure as a head coach was a failure.