Getty ImagesThe Browns announced Monday afternoon that offensive line coach Andy Moeller has been suspended indefinitely after a weekend incident “involving allegations that we take very seriously,” per a team statement.
The entire statement, which was attributed to a team spokesman and not one specific person, read: “Browns offensive line coach Andy Moeller has been suspended indefinitely by the team effective immediately. Over the weekend, Andy was involved in an incident, involving allegations that we take very seriously. We have followed our internal protocol, determining that right now it is best for the team and for Andy to take time away from the organization to focus on his personal matters. We are going to respect the process of investigation on this personal matter and will have no further comment at this time.”
Moeller is in his second year with the Browns after holding the same position with the Ravens for six seasons. He was found guilty of DUI in 2011 after his third alcohol-related arrest in four years.
The Browns list veteran coach George DeLeone as an assistant offensive line coach, but the team statement did not mention how the team plans to handle Moeller’s duties.
What a mess. The ship be sinking. I hate being a Browns fan
My guess is that he posted “Goodell is doing a good job” on Facebook.
Doesn’t it seem like whenever an NFL asst coach gets into trouble it’s the OL coach? What’s with that, anyway? In this case, if I had to guess, he either broke a law or got caught slipping competitive intel to his former employer.
In any event… wow… just… another day at the Factory of Sadness. Props to you Browns fans, I don’t know how you do it.
Maybe he was found texting with the Redskins GM’s wife.
Is that Gary’s boy? If so, probably drinking on the clock like Pops.
In his defense … if you were coaching the Brownies you might drink too.
WHAT INCIDENT??!!?
Fire him. Ask questions later.
-typical sports fan in 2015
shipwreck!!
Was he suspended by the suspended GM? Hope Farmer didn’t text in the suspension.
Thank God we got new uniforms to distract us from all this mess.
Browns = laughing stock of the league
Had to be alcohol related. You don’t have all these DUIs without obviously having a drinking problem.
Did he forget to cover his mouth when he coughed?
gotta be drunk to work for that sorry orginization
It’s always something with these idiots… Can’t 60 or 70 people not break the law for just one year? Just before the first game of the year too.
If it was dui related, I’m sure even an OL coach can afford UBER!
As a Bills fan, I’m shocked
Personally, I was never big on facts and details, cuz I like to shoot from the hip…
Factory of Sadness….
Cleveland fans don’t deserve this Management…. and I’m surprised Pitch Forks and Torches haven’t engulfed that building
Did he Punch a Kid Too. That would be unreal
Maybe Chirs Carter should talk to the coaches about having a FALL GUY!!
I feel sorry for Browns fans, it’s a circus over there. Mary Kay Cabot you rock. Other than that….
Alcohol Dependency, assuming that is what these “allegations” are in reference to, is a serious illness. To drink and drive is a “low percentage” play.
I’d say Moeller is the lucky one
Actually starting to feel sorry for Browns fans. It’s just one thing after another.
Crap. Mack won’t snap the ball well. Watch the point spread jump
So lets see Pettine loves to spill the beans on every player incident, but his coach gets in trouble and they keep their mouths zipped?
Factory of Incompetence chugs along.
And their 4th round pick this year couldnt make the roster, and they traded their 3rd rounder when they could have had Jeremy Hill, Watkins, Julio Jones, Beckham, Benjamin.
The inompetence of this organization is amazing
Alcoholism is a disease and there is is law that says you cant be fired for having a disease so he will be going to treatment forthwit and heres hoping he gets his life straightened out.
At least Johnny Manziel isn’t looking too bad. That and the awesome new uniforms.
We the Browns aren’t saying he’s been found guilty of anything – yet – we’re just very publicly saying we think he is so people don’t pre-judge us….
At least he had his pants on.
Must be over due library books
Hopefully he didn’t hurt anyone.
In “today’s NFL” who knows what the punishment will be for whatever incident took place… or didn’t take place. And who was… or was not… “generally aware” of it.
Dumpster fire
Who wouldn’t drink if they had to live in Cleveland?
This is a crushing blow for Cleveland. Without Moeller, they could wind up 5-11 or something……………………wait, never mind.
Coaches to players: Play Like a Brown!
Management to coaching staff: Drink Like Browns fans!
I’m sure they’ll find some high school JV coach in Pa. or Mi. to fill in.
Pushing 70, and I think I’ll see my maker before the Browns see a SB….without buying a ticket.
Shouldn’t anyone whose future relies on the Browns winning games be excused for any amount of alcohol consumption?
He is in charge of coaching up the guys that help make Browns RB’s and QB’s successful, I would drink a lot too
He gets a minimum suspension of four games for being generally aware of whatever he reportedly did.
Unless he’s on video, he’s still doing better than his pops.
Browns = new Bengals…….
Definitely his father’s son. Train wreck of a family tree. O-H!
Other than his family, who cares! Time to get help
Unlucky, NFL. With deflategate all but over the media are about to remember to actually report all these minor unsavory incidents you got them to shut up about for the last 7 months.
A “weekend incident ” aka drinks at Johnny’s.
He was reviewing plays with Josh Gordon.
As a Steelers fan, it may be easy to laugh at this unfortunate sitation with the Browns. But we have our top RB suspended for 2 games because of driving under the influence of pot–to the airport for a pre-season game, of all things–and a WR who knew he was going to be tested for pot, but got high anyway and failed 4 tests. So who am I to mock other teams’ misfortunes? Just another reason to never be a season ticket-holder.
report says he assaulted a woman at his home. He should have asked Big Ben for some body guards and he would be OK.
So sorry for Browns fans, I want to like that team.