Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton appears to be the fall guy for a 1-15 season.
The Browns have discussed firing Horton for a few days and could make the move soon.
Alex Marvez of the Sporting News reported Friday the Browns are making a change at defensive coordinator and added Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams has been offered the job and Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Wade Phillips also has been contacted about the vacancy.
The Rams and Broncos are conducting head-coaching searches. The Rams fired Jeff Fisher during the season, and Gary Kubiak retired this week as coach of the Broncos.