The Cleveland Browns have confirmed that general manage George Kokinis is out.

In a statement that neither confirms or denies that Kokinis was fired, the Browns announced that Kokinis is indeed no longer with the team.

The Browns did deny that Kokini was escorted out of the building by security or human resources representatives.

"Cleveland Browns General Manager George Kokinis is no longer actively involved with the organization," the team said in a statement e-mailed tonight. "In response to rumors and reports that Kokinis was escorted out of the building today, the Browns deny those reports. In the interest of protecting the parties involved we will withhold further comment."

It sounds like someone might be concerned about a potential lawsuit and/or the team's reputation in league circles.

According to FOXSports.com, Kokinis was fired "with cause."

Under that statement, the Browns may be trying to get out of owing Kokinis the remainder of his contract.

Browns owner Randy Lerner is already on the hook to pay roughly $20 million to former general manager Phil Savage and former coach Romeo Crennel.

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