Bryan Wiedmeier is in his second season with the Browns after joining the organization on January 11, 2010. He came to the club following a 29-year tenure with the Miami Dolphins. Having worked in virtually all aspects of an organization during his 30 years in the NFL, Wiedmeier is one of the most experienced and respected executives in league circles. He works closely with team President Mike Holmgren and oversees business operations, football administration and League affairs for the Browns.
Bryan Wiedmeier is in his second season with the Browns after joining the organization on January 11, 2010. He came to the club following a 29-year tenure with the Miami Dolphins. Having worked in virtually all aspects of an organization during his 30 years in the NFL, Wiedmeier is one of the most experienced and respected executives in league circles. He works closely with team President Mike Holmgren and oversees business operations, football administration and League affairs for the Browns.
Wiedmeier’s NFL career began in 1981 when he was hired by Dolphins Founder Joe Robbie. Wiedmeier was later named Assistant General Manager by Robbie in December 1989. Under owner H. Wayne Huizenga, Wiedmeier served in ascending executive capacities and was responsible for club business operations, labor and football administration. He was named President & COO by Huizenga in January 2006.
Wiedmeier has been active in League affairs for nearly two decades, representing his club in National Football League matters and serving on NFL committees and working groups. He is an original member of the NFL Management Council’s Working Club Executive Committee and NFL Player Insurance Trust.
During Wiedmeier’s time with the Dolphins, the team recorded 20 winning seasons and qualified for the playoffs on 14 occasions, including eight division titles, four AFC Championship games and a pair of Super Bowl appearances.
In his NFL career, Wiedmeier has had the unique opportunity to work for or with five men who have led teams to championships as a head coach either at the NFL or collegiate level. This group includes Hall of Famer Don Shula, Jimmy Johnson, Nick Saban, Bill Parcells and Mike Holmgren.
Wiedmeier earned his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law and is a member of the Florida Bar. He played center for Carroll College in Montana, where he earned his business degree and served as team captain his senior year. He was a sophomore starter on the undefeated 1978 Hall of Fame team.
Bryan and his wife, Mary K., have five children, Lauren, Victoria, John, Danielle and Matthew.
