Cleveland Browns running backs coach history
Duce Staley
Staley is the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns since the 2024 season.
Lyvonia Albert "Stump" Mitchell
Mitchell was the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2019-2023 seasons, a total of five years. Mitchell's record as the team's running backs coach was 43-39-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2020, 2023) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Mitchell in playoff games.
Freddie Kitchens
Kitchens was the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2018 season.
Kirby Wilson
Wilson was the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years. Wilson's record as the team's running backs coach was 1-31-0, making him the least successful running backs coach in Cleveland Browns history.
Wilbert Montgomery
Montgomery was the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years.
John Settle
Settle was the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2013 season.
Gary Brown
Brown was the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2009-2012 seasons, a total of four years.
Anthony Lynn
Lynn was the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years.
Dave Atkins
Atkins was the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2005-2006 seasons, a total of two years.
Kennedy Polamalu
Polamalu was the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2004 season.
Todd McNair
McNair was the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2002) and had a 0-1 record under Coach McNair in playoff games.
Ray Perkins
Perkins was the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 2000 season. Perkins' record as the team's running backs coach was 3-13-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in Cleveland Browns history.
Dick Portee
Portee was the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1999 season. Portee's record as the team's running backs coach was 2-14-0, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in Cleveland Browns history.
Steve Crosby
Crosby was the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1985, 1991-1994 seasons, a total of five years. Crosby's record as the team's running backs coach was 39-41-0, making him the third-most successful running backs coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1985, 1994) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Crosby in playoff games.
George Sefcik
Sefcik was the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1975-1977, 1989-1990 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1989) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Sefcik in playoff games.
Joe Pendry
Pendry was the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1985-1987 seasons, a total of three years. Pendry's record as the team's running backs coach was 30-17-0, making him the most successful running backs coach in Cleveland Browns history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1985-1987) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Pendry in playoff games.
Jim Garrett
Garrett was the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1978-1984 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1980, 1982) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Garrett in playoff games.
Keith Rowen
Rowen was the running backs coach for the Cleveland Browns in the 1984 season.
Cleveland Browns running backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duce Staley | 2024 | 3-12-0 | 20.0% | 0-0 |
| Lyvonia Albert "Stump" Mitchell | 2019-2023 | 43-39-0 | 52.4% | 1-2 |
| Freddie Kitchens | 2018 | 7-8-1 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Kirby Wilson | 2016-2017 | 1-31-0 | 3.1% | 0-0 |
| Wilbert Montgomery | 2014-2015 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| John Settle | 2013 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Gary Brown | 2009-2012 | 19-45-0 | 29.7% | 0-0 |
| Anthony Lynn | 2007-2008 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Dave Atkins | 2005-2006 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Kennedy Polamalu | 2004 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Todd McNair | 2001-2003 | 21-27-0 | 43.8% | 0-1 |
| Ray Perkins | 2000 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Dick Portee | 1999 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Steve Crosby | 1985, 1991-1994 | 39-41-0 | 48.8% | 1-2 |
| George Sefcik | 1975-1977, 1989-1990 | 30-43-1 | 41.2% | 1-1 |
| Joe Pendry | 1985-1987 | 30-17-0 | 63.8% | 2-3 |
| Keith Rowen | 1984 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Jim Garrett | 1978-1984 | 51-54-0 | 48.6% | 0-2 |
Cleveland Browns running backs coach facts
- George Sefcik was the first running backs coach in Browns history in 1975.
- Jim Garrett coached the most seasons as the Browns's running backs coach at seven seasons.
- Duce Staley is the current running backs coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.