| 1961 Cleveland Browns season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Paul Brown |
| Home field | Cleveland Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 8–5–1 |
| Division place | 3rd NFL Eastern |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
The 1961 Cleveland Browns season was the team's 12th season with the National Football League.
On March 22, Dave R. Jones sold the Browns to a group headed by Arthur B. Modell
Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.