Browns hire Gregg Williams as new defensive coordinator

The Cleveland Browns didn't make changes at the top after their 1-15 finish. But other changes are coming. 

The Browns fired defensive coordinator Ray Horton and replaced him with Gregg Williams. The team

CBS Sports first reported they'd stuck a deal with Williams, 58, who spent the past three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and was unlikely to be retained after Jeff Fisher's firing. He's perhaps best known as a centerpiece in the New Orleans Saints bounty scandal.

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Horton, 56, came to Cleveland last year along with coach Hue Jackson.

“We are thrilled that Gregg Williams is joining our staff as defensive coordinator,” Jackson said. “Gregg has been an outstanding defensive coach in this league for a very long time. His defenses have frequently finished among the top ten in the league. He adapts his scheme to maximize the strengths of his personnel and has always been able to get the most out of his players. We look forward to him coming in, helping our players improve and helping us become the winning team we are all working towards.”

More changes still could be ahead. NFL Media reported Sunday morning assistant head coach Pep Hamilton is considering a position at the University of Michigan.

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