The report and assumption may have been premature. The Browns requested permission to interview Indianapolis Colts assistant general manager Ed Dodds, who has ties to Saleh.
So, are the Browns still interested in Saleh? It sure sounds like the 49ers defensive coordinator is still in the mix for the job.
Dodds is reportedly one of the executives that Saleh would be interested in pairing with, should he land the job in Cleveland. Other potential candidates are 49ers VP of player personnel Adam Peters and Seattle Seahawks executives Trent Kirchner and Scott Fitterer.
It was reported that the Browns would like to decide on their next head coach by this weekend. So it shouldn't be long before we know how this all plays out.
Meanwhile, Saleh and his 49ers are preparing for the Minnesota Vikings, whom the team hosts at Levi's Stadium today. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. PT.
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