Glenn Cook, Joe Woods to participate in accelerator program [Video]

CLEVELAND, Ohio (92.3 The Fan) – Browns vice president of player personnel Glenn Cook and defensive coordinator Joe Woods will represent the team at the NFL’s inaugural coach and front office accelerator program next week in Atlanta.

Each of the league’s 32 teams nominated a member of their front office and assistant coach to participate in the program which will provide women and minority prospects with leadership sessions as well as networking opportunities with ownership from all member clubs.

“The NFL is committed to diversity and inclusion, and this program is the latest in a series of steps designed to improve our hiring practices and create opportunities for advancement,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said. “The program helps ensure that clubs receive exposure to high-performing, up-and-coming NFL talent and candidates get a chance to learn the business on a working level from team owners and executives.”

Cook interviewed with the Vikings and Bears this offseason for their …