The Browns finished 30th out of 32 teams in the most recent NFLPA Report Card due to complaints from players about the training room and staff
The Cleveland Browns announced a major restructuring of their health and performance department ahead of the 2025 season, signaling an attempt to modernize their approach to player care and performance. Injuries have derailed the Browns’ roster over the last few years, including a former top-ten pick who may sit out the entire season to get healthy after becoming a free agent.
The team promoted three key staff members and made six new hires, reinforcing its commitment to elevating medical, recovery, and performance standards across the board.
Among the promotions, Pat Rock takes over as Head Athletic Trainer, Kelsey Fahy steps into the role of Director of Performance Nutrition, and longtime staffer Gordon Williams becomes Health & Performance Operations Coordinator. The Browns also added Ryan Curtis (Director of Health & Performance Innovation), Keenan Robinson (Manager of Recovery Services), and a range of specialized performance therapists and nutrition staff.
This overhaul follows a broader effort by the Browns to align their medical and performance operations with best practices seen across elite sports organizations. It also comes in the wake of low grades in the NFLPA’s team report card, where players voiced concerns about the training room and staff overall. By investing in personnel with a wide range of experience—and adding roles focused on performance science and innovation—the Browns appear intent on addressing those critiques head-on.
GM Andrew Berry described the changes as part of a longer-term effort. “We believe that bringing in additional expertise and promoting deserving members of our existing staff will continue to advance this area of our operation with the goal of creating positive, lasting impacts for our players both on and off the field.”
By modernizing and building a staff with elite credentials, the Browns are not only aiming to keep players healthier and more available—they’re also sending a clear message to current and future players: Cleveland is serious about improving the day-to-day player experience.
With the Browns’ recent injury woes, does this give you confidence that the team can stay healthier? Let us know in the comments below.