According to one report, the Cleveland Browns had requested permission to interview Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles for the team's vacant head coach position.
On Tuesday, they were granted permission, according to Mary Kat Cabot with the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
#Browns have been granted permission to interview Cardinals DC Todd Bowles, the former #Browns DB coach.
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) December 31, 2013