Browns fire Jackson

Hue Jackson’s failed, flawed tenure with the Browns is finally over.

The team fired its embattled coach Monday, ending a run of futility nearly unmatched in NFL history. Jackson, who went 3-36-1 in two-plus seasons, was dismissed by general manager John Dorsey with the backing of owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam.

The Browns also fired offensive coordinator Todd Haley and made defensive coordinator Gregg Williams their interim coach. Haley was in his first season on Jackson’s staff.

Jimmy Haslam intimated the firings were prompted by an irreparable divide between Jackson and Haley, who squabbled behind the scenes and recently took their power struggle public.

“Hopefully we made a big step today,” Haslam said at a news conference. “It’s very troubling. It’s hard to win in the NFL. If anybody knows that, it’s us. And I think the message today is we’re not going to put up with internal discord, that we want people who are collaborative and work together.” BUCCANEERS: Jameis Winston’s inability to cut down on turnovers has cost him his starting job with Tampa Bay. Coach Dirk Koetter said veteran backup Ryan Fitzpatrick will lead the team against the Panthers on Sunday. COWBOYS: Dallas fired offensive line coach Paul Alexander less than halfway into his first season with the team, marking the first time for coach Jason Garrett to make an in-season change to his staff.