Report: Former Patriots WR coach Chad O’Shea to join Browns

The New England Patriots are still without a receivers coach. And a seemingly strong candidate is off the market.

Former Patriots receivers coach and Miami Dolphins passing-game coordinator Chad O’Shea joined the Cleveland Browns staff, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.

New England still has a few strong options in-house. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will likely be with the team for at least one more season — he can help coach that position. Former Patriots receiver Troy Brown was assisting with the receiver position in 2019, and could be due a promotion. And finally, director of player personnel Nick Caserio could be in the building again. He was the receivers coach in 2007 for a record-breaking season, and can help out as a coach.

More on the searches:
— The #Browns have hired former #Dolphins OC Chad O’Shea as their new WRs coach and passing game coordinator.
— Cleveland is interviewing Rich Scangarello this week, as @MaryKayCabot reported, but they may not have an OC

All here: https://t.co/Jw6r8U3Xe4

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 19, 2020

New England found themselves without a receivers coach after Joe Judge, also the special teams coordinator, left for the New York Giants head coaching job. It seems the Patriots are equipped, however, to fill that role.