Browns fire GM Kokinis

Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Browns have fired general manager George Kokinis.

Kokinis, in his first year as GM, was escorted out of the Browns facility in Berea by security Monday, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Cleveland has struggled to a 1-7 start this season under new head coach Eric Mangini. The Browns, who are coming off a 30-6 loss to the Bears on Sunday, have a bye this upcoming weekend.

Posted November 2, 2009 at 10:07 PM ET