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Browns Add Veteran Coach Dom Capers to Coaching Staff
Capers, a former NFL head coach, will join new coordinator Mike Rutenberg in Cleveland.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The Cleveland Browns have added veteran NFL coach Dom Capers to their coaching staff, according to multiple reports. Capers, who has previous head coaching experience with the Carolina Panthers and Houston Texans, will join new defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg. Capers, an Ohio native, has 16 years of experience as a defensive coordinator in the NFL.
Why it matters
Capers' addition to the Browns' coaching staff brings valuable experience and expertise, especially for a first-time coordinator like Rutenberg. As the Browns look to improve on defense, Capers' knowledge and guidance could be crucial.
The details
Capers will join the Browns' coaching staff after spending the last several seasons out of the NFL. He has previous head coaching experience with the Panthers and Texans, as well as 16 years as a defensive coordinator in the league. Capers, who was born in Cambridge, Ohio, will be returning to his home state to coach for the first time in his career.
- Capers' hiring has not yet been officially announced by the Browns, despite the start of the NFL Combine.
The players
Dom Capers
A veteran NFL coach with previous head coaching experience, Capers will join the Browns' staff as a defensive assistant.
Mike Rutenberg
The Browns' new defensive coordinator, Rutenberg will work closely with the experienced Capers.
Andrew Berry
The Browns' general manager, Berry is expected to address the media and the team's coaching staff changes on Tuesday.
What’s next
GM Andrew Berry is expected to provide more details on the Browns' coaching staff changes during his media availability on Tuesday.
The takeaway
The addition of veteran coach Dom Capers to the Browns' staff brings valuable experience and expertise, especially for new defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg. Capers' knowledge and guidance could be crucial as the Browns look to improve on defense.
