Cleveland ? Former fullback back Maurice Carthon joined Cleveland Browns coach Romeo Crennel’s staff Sunday as offensive coordinator.

Carthon, who ran Bill Parcells’ offense in Dallas the past two seasons, has 11 years of experience as an NFL coach. He played for the New York Giants when Crennel was an assistant coach with the team.

“He has a tremendous work ethic,” said Crennel, who took over the Browns after helping New England win the Super Bowl. “Maurice and I share the same philosophy on how our offense will run, and I know he will be a great asset to the Cleveland Browns.”

The Browns also hired John Lott as strength coach. Crennel, Carthon and Lott worked together on Parcells’ staff with the New York Jets in 1997-99.