The Tennessee Titans have been granted permission to interview Catherine Hickman by the Cleveland Browns as the team looks for a new general manager, a person familiar with the request told The Associated Press.

The Titans have requested permission to speak with Browns assistant general manager Catherine Hickman about their general manager vacancy.

One of the many reasons that the Cleveland Browns 3-14 record during the 2024 regular season was surprising is how highly ranked the roster was going into the season. Those with appropriate expectations for an NFL roster often had the Browns roster ranked within the top 5 or 10 when subtracting the quarterback.

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has suffered a setback in his recovery from an Achilles tendon rupture, further clouding his future with the team.

Although Deshaun Watson has left much to be desired in head coach Kevin Stefanski's offensive system, he is under contract for two more years. It would be wise to draft a quarterback and sign a veteran, but it may be hard to pass on the best player in the draft altogether.

Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson has had a setback while rehabilitating his torn right Achilles tendon, according to GM Andrew Berry, who said the team will know in the coming weeks if Watson will need another surgery.