Andrew Siciliano named play-by-play announcer for Browns (9.5.24)

For Immediate Release

Sept. 5, 2024

Andrew Siciliano named play-by-play announcer for Browns

BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns have named Andrew Siciliano the play-by-play announcer for the University Hospitals Browns Radio Network.

Siciliano, a veteran television and radio broadcaster, previously served as host of NFL Sunday Ticket Red Zone, airing on DirecTV from 2005-23 and as a host for NFL Total Access on the NFL Network. He has also worked coverage of the Olympics in 2014, 2016 and 2024 and served as a play-by-play announcer for Big Ten Football on NBC in 2023. Most recently, he did play-by-play for the Los Angeles Rams 2024 preseason television broadcast.

Siciliano, a graduate of Syracuse University, will join Browns Senior Media Broadcaster and color commentator Nathan Zegura with sideline reporting by three-time Super Bowl champion, Je’Rod Cherry. The play-by-play triplecast can be heard on 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 WNCX, 850 ESPN Cleveland, The Cleveland Browns Radio Network, ClevelandBrowns.com and the Browns mobile app.

Jim Donovan, “The Voice of the Cleveland Browns,” announced last week that he is stepping away from the Browns Radio Network to continue his focus on his battle with cancer. Donovan served as the Browns play-by-play announcer for 25 seasons (1999-23). Siciliano filled in for Donovan for three games last season.

“We were so honored to have Jim Donovan as the Voice of the Cleveland Browns for 25 seasons, and we will be missing him in the radio booth this year,” Executive Vice President and Partner JW Johnson said. “Last season we were able to bring Andrew Siciliano on for a number of games, and his passion for the Browns and this fanbase shines through his commentary. We’re looking forward to having his voice lead the Dawg Pound on the radio call during the 2024 season.”

“I’m honored for the opportunity, but wish the circumstances were different,” Siciliano said. “Like every Browns fan, I was stunned last week when I learned of Jim’s retirement. I know I have big shoes to fill. Jim’s an icon, an amazing man and an indelible part of this community. I’m so grateful to Jim for his gracious support last season when I did a few games and will never forget sitting in the stands and listening to his call when the Browns clinched the playoffs in Week 17.”

“I’m one of millions of Browns fans who have lived through Jim’s calls for the last 25 years. If I was at home, I would sync the radio feed to the TV. If I was working, and I was usually working, I would scour the internet looking for Jim’s calls. No big game or big play or great moment was complete without his voice. I am flattered, and I am grateful to the Browns for giving me this amazing opportunity. It is a humbling honor. Jim’s an icon.”

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