It's not uncommon for fake news to circulate due to trolls, and a recent story about the Cleveland Browns' ongoing head coach search is no exception. In an article for 3DownNation, a local Cleveland reporter claimed the team was "talking to" Toronto Argonauts head coach Ryan Dinwiddie. The report claimed a source close to the situation had heard first-hand that interviews with Dinwiddie had taken place, but someone has already taken credit for starting the fake rumor.
Alongside a screenshot that showed the text sent to reporter Tony Grossi, Twitter user @BeansieARamp admitted to starting the rumor that Dinwiddie was involved in the Browns' search for a new head coach. "That time (last Friday) I texted Tony Grossi a fake rumor and he ran with it," Beansie tweeted. In the text shared, they claimed that their source was A.J. Ouellette, a running back for the Argonauts. This was, of course, not true.
While the search for a new head coach continues (without Dinwiddie involved), fans took great joy in seeing the troll result in news stories, especially considering Grossi's track record. Check out what Browns fans had to say about the blunder below.
Related Stories
5 Potential New Head Coaches for the Cleveland Browns
From Josh McDaniels to Mike McCarthy, the Complex Sports team put together a list of potential head coaches to take the Browns job opening.
Cleveland Browns Fire Head Coach Freddie Kitchens
After a tumultuous season, the Cleveland Browns have reportedly fired head coach Freddie Kitchens.
Browns Players Reportedly Yelled 'Come Get Me' to Cardinals Sideline After Loss
Pro Bowl WR Jarvis Landry is reported to have been one of those who said it.
