The 2024 season was the Cleveland Browns' 72nd as a member of the National Football League (NFL), their 76th overall, and their fifth under the head coach/general manager tandem of Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry.

[2] On February 13, it was announced that defensive line coach Ben Bloom was taking a role with the Tennessee Titans.

[4] On January 25, the Browns hired Tommy Rees as their tight ends coach/pass game specialist.

Dorsey was previously the offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills from 2022–2023, and had played quarterback for the Browns from 2006–2008.

This game also saw the return of starting running back Nick Chubb after he suffered a major knee injury during Week 2 of the 2023 season.

In addition to losing the game, the Browns lost starting quarterback Deshaun Watson for the season late in the 2nd quarter, after he suffered a torn Achilles on a non-contact play.

[54] Backup quarterback Jameis Winston was named the starter to replace Watson.

It was later announced that head coach Kevin Stefanski would relinquish playcalling duties to offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey moving forward.

Quarterback Jameis Winston was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.

In his first start taking over for the injured Deshaun Watson, Winston completed 27 of 41 passes for 334 yards with three touchdowns, and no interceptions, including leading a game-winning drive in the final minutes.

DE Myles Garrett was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording three sacks and a forced fumble.

With the loss, the Browns fell to 3–9 and were eliminated from contention for the AFC North title.

QB Jameis Winston set a franchise record for most passing yards in a game with 497.

With the loss, the Browns finished the season at 3–14, which was tied with the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans for the worst record in the league.