1984 Cleveland Browns season

1984 Cleveland Browns season
OwnerArt Modell
Head coachSam Rutigliano (fired October 15; 1-7 record)
Marty Schottenheimer (interim; 4–4 record)
Home fieldCleveland Municipal Stadium
Local radioWHK
Results
Record5–11
Division place3rd AFC Central
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro BowlersTE Ozzie Newsome
Uniform

The 1984 Cleveland Browns season was the team's 35th season with the National Football League. At the season's mid-way point, head coach Sam Rutigliano was fired after starting 1–7. He was replaced by defensive coordinator Marty Schottenheimer, who went 4–4 to finish the season. Schottenheimer would coach the Browns until 1988, guiding the Browns to a .620 winning percentage in his tenure with the team.