Browns Not Hiring Ernie Accorsi; Former GM Is 'Happily Retired'

Reports that the Browns were bringing back Ernie Accorsi, who served as Cleveland's GM from 1983 to 1992, are not true, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Tony Grossi.

Accorsi, who last served as general manager of the New York Giants, said he is "happily retired" and has not been in contact with Browns owner Randy Lerner regarding a consultant position.

Accorsi was retained by Lerner in January as a consultant during the Browns' search for a general manager. His top recommendation to Lerner was Dave Gettleman, Giants director of pro personnel. Lerner chose George Kokinis, the preferred choice of coach Eric Mangini.

Kokinis was fired on Monday and now Lerner is looking to rebuild his organization again.

"I am not taking any GM job anywhere. Period," Accorsi said. "I am not taking any full-time job. I serve the league office as a consultant. I have consulted in various areas with four NFL clubs the past two years."

Accorsi said he would offer advice to the Lerner family if they asked for it, but they have not talked recently.