After 3-36-1 record, Browns pull the plug on Jackson’s tenure

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 the interim coach. Haley was in his first season on Jackson’s staff after spending the last six with the Steelers.

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. “It’s very troubling. It’s hard to win in the NFL; if anybody knows that, it’s us.”

Jackson’s firing came a day after the Browns (2-5-1) lost their 25th straight road game — 20 with Jackson in charge.

Winston benched: Jameis Winston’s inability to cut down on turnovers cost him his starting job with the Buccaneers.

Without speculating on what the move means for the young quarterback’s future with the team, coach Dirk Koetter said veteran backup Ryan Fitzpatrick will lead the offense against the Panthers on Sunday.

Winston, 24, was benched after throwing four interceptions in a 37-34 loss to the Bengals.

Winston, who entered the NFL as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 draft, has 11 turnovers — 10 interceptions and one fumble — in 31⁄2 games since returning from a suspension.