Browns plan to add high-level female exec to front office

The Cleveland Browns intend to hire Catherine Raiche, who is currently an executive with the Eagles, as a high-ranking member of the front office, a person familiar with the team’s plans told the Associated Press on Tuesday night.

Raiche previously worked with Browns general manager Andrew Berry in Philadelphia and could be brought in as his assistant, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the process is in the early stages.

ESPN Cleveland was first to report the Browns’ interest in Raiche — the NFL’s highest-ranking female football executive.

The 33-year-old Raiche could assume some of the duties that Kwesi Adofo-Mensah had with Cleveland before he was hired as the Minnesota Vikings’ general manager in January.

Cleveland has been among the league’s most progressive teams in terms of gender equity. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski hired Callie Brownson as his chief of staff in 2020, and the team expanded her duties to include working as an assistant wide receivers coach this year.

Tampa Bay, Seattle to play in Germany

The first regular-season NFL game in Germany will be between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Seattle Seahawks at the home of soccer club Bayern Munich.

The game will take place at the Allianz Arena on Nov. 13, the NFL said Wednesday.

Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady could become the first quarterback to start a game in three foreign countries. He won two games with the New England Patriots in London and another in Mexico City.

The schedule for the three NFL games in London was also announced, with the Packers becoming the final team to play in Europe.

The Packers take on the Giants on Oct. 9 at the home of Premier League soccer team Tottenham, a week after the Vikings play the Saints at the same stadium.

On Oct. 30, Wembley Stadium will host the Broncos against the Jaguars. The final international game will be between the 49ers and Cardinals on Nov. 21 in Mexico City.