[KC Chiefs.com] The Chiefs have confirmed that defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel will coach the team for the remainder of the 2011 season following the dismissal of Todd Haley.

Crennel is in his second season as the Chiefs defensive coordinator. Prior to that, he was the head coach of the Cleveland Browns for four seasons.

The Chiefs have three games remaining this year on December 18th vs. Green Bay, on December 24th vs. Oakland and on January 1st at Denver.